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Shane Lowry at the 2026 Dubai Invitational

Lowry tied second in Dubai, McIlroy in fifth

Shane Lowry shot a one-under-par round of 70 to sit in a tie for second at the Dubai Invitational, two shots behind leader Nacho Elvira after round three, with Rory McIlroy a shot further back.

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Shane Lowry of Ireland and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland sit at the 16th tee on day two of the Dubai Invitational 2026 at Dubai Creek Resort on January 16, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Lowry moves into share of lead as Mcllroy slips back

Shane Lowry holds a share of the lead going into the weekend at the Dubai Invitational as Rory McIlroy slipped from the summit after an eventful second round that saw him find water four times.

Golf • 16 Jan

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 15: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the first hole during the first round of the Dubai Invitational 2026 at Dubai Creek Resort on January 15, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ro

McIlroy leads in Dubai as 2026 starts as 2025 ended

Rory McIlroy's 2026 started in impressive form as the Masters champion raced out of the blocks at the season-opening Dubai Invitational, carding a 66 to give him a one-shot lead.

Golf • 15 Jan

BEL OMBRE, MAURITIUS - DECEMBER 21: Jayden Schaper of South Africa poses with the trophy following victory during the second play-off hole on day four of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open 2026 at Heritage La Reserve Golf Club on December 21, 2025 in Bel Omb

In-from Schaper secures Mauritius Open title

South Africa's Jayden Schaper chipped in for an eagle on the second play-off hole to win the DP World Tour's Mauritius Open and continue his remarkable recent run of success.

Golf • 21 Dec 25

Rowan Lester of Ireland plays his second shot on the first hole on day two of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open 2026 at Heritage La Reserve Golf Club on December 19, 2025 in Bel Ombre, Mauritius. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Dublin's Lester misses cut at Mauritius Open

Dublin's Rowan Lester completely changed his fortunes on Day 2 of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open but it wasn't enough to make the cut as South Africa's Casey Jarvis opened up a two-shot lead after a second-round 65.

Golf • 19 Dec 25

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 13: Heavy rains suspend play on day three of the Alfred Dunhill Championship 2026 at Royal Johannesburg on December 13, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Rain-hit Alfred Dunhill reduced to 54 holes

The Alfred Dunhill Championship will be played over 54 holes after barely two hours' play was possible on Saturday due to thunderstorms and flooding in Johannesburg.

Golf • 13 Dec 25

Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra of Spain reacts during the first round of the Hong Kong Open at Hong Kong Golf Club on November 9, 2023 in Hong Kong, China.

Lopez-Chacarra seizes outright Dunhill lead

Spain's Eugenio Chacarra leads by two shots at the halfway stage of the Alfred Dunhill Championship after firing a second-round 66 at Royal Johannesburg Club.

Golf • 12 Dec 25

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen of Denmark after winning 2025 Australian Open

Neergaard-Petersen holds his nerve to win Aussie Open

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen won the Australian Open after pipping home hope Cam Smith in a final hole thriller at Royal Melbourne.

Golf • 07 Dec 25

SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 06: Kristoffer Reitan of Norway plays his second shot on the 18th hole on day three of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player 2026 at Gary Player CC on December 06, 2025 in Sun City, South Africa. (Photo by L

Reitan leaving rest of field in the shade at Sun City

Norway's Kristoffer Reitan heads into Sunday's final round of the DP World Tour's Nedbank Challenge at Sun City with a commanding five-shot lead, but will rue a double-bogey at the last in his otherwise faultless 67.

Golf • 06 Dec 25

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 13: Padraig Harrington of Ireland putts on the 16th green during the first round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship 2025 at Phoenix Country Club on November 13, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty I

'Don't write me off' - Harrington wants more Majors

Pádraig Harrington has reflected on a hugely successful year on the Seniors circuit as he sets some lofty goals for 2026 - and top of that list is a return to the 'regular' Major winner's enclosure.

Golf • 07 Dec 25

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 06: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 13th tee on day three of the Crown Australian Open 2025 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 06, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)

McIlroy challenge undone by banana skin in Australia

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen made a late surge to card a five-under 66 and take the lead on day three at the Royal Melbourne on Saturday, while Rory McIlroy overcame a strange early setback to post a second consecutive 68 at the Australian Open.

Golf • 06 Dec 25

SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 05: Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 18th hole on Day Two of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player 2026 at Gary Player CC on December 05, 2025 in Sun City, South Africa. (Photo b

McKibbin's challenge falters in South Africa

Tom McKibbin's challenge regressed following a second round 74 at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City.

Golf • 05 Dec 25

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot from the rough on the 17th hole on day two of the Crown Australian Open 2025 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 05, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo b

McIlroy makes cut Down Under after late birdie blitz

Rory McIlroy registered three birdies in the final four holes of his second round at the Australian Open to make the cut at Royal Melbourne, with the world number two seven shots adrift of joint-leaders Daniel Rodriques of Portugal and Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson.

Golf • 05 Dec 25

Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland tees off on the second hole on Day One of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player 2026 at Gary Player CC on December 04, 2025 in Sun City, South Africa.

McKibbin makes solid start at Nedbank Golf Challenge

Tom McKibbin is five shots off the lead after a bogey-free opening round at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

Golf • 04 Dec 25

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches a putt during the Pro-Am ahead of the Australian Open golf tournament at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne on December 3, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY

McIlroy in Oz to feed country's 'starved' golf fans

With five-time major champion Rory McIlroy leading the field and a return to Royal Melbourne for the first time since 1991, there is a genuine sense of excitement about the 108th playing of the Australian Open.

Golf • 03 Dec 25

Tiger Woods won the last of his 15 majors at the 2019 Masters

Woods recovery 'slow' after back surgery

Tiger Woods admitted his recovery from a back operation is not as quick as he would like, meaning he cannot put a date on his return to golf or even commit to a playing schedule.

Golf • 02 Dec 25

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Matt Fitzpatrick of England and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shake hands on the 18th green following the play-off on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 20

Fitzpatrick edges out McIlroy in Dubai play-off

Rory McIlroy claimed his seventh Race to Dubai title but was edged out in a play-off by Matt Fitzpatrick at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

Golf • 16 Nov 25

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 14: Shane Lowry of Ireland reacts on the 18th green on day two of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 14, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Im

Lowry and McIlroy share second place in Dubai

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy are tied for second place at the midway point at the DP World Tour Championship, three strokes behind pace-setter Nicolai Hojgaard.

Golf • 14 Nov 25

Rory McIlroy's six previous title successes came in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023, 2024

McIlroy in driving seat for seventh Race to Dubai crown

Rory McIlroy is bidding to cap a memorable by year by securing the title as the European circuit's top player for a seventh time this weekend.

Golf • 12 Nov 25

4 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during day one of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McIlroy more content without political battles in golf

Rory McIlroy believes stepping away from involvement in the sport's politics has improved his golf and personal happiness.

Golf • 11 Nov 25

Rory McIlroy plays his third shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2025 at Yas Links Golf Course on November 08, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Lowry and McIlroy chasing Rai in Abu Dhabi

England's Aaron Rai heads into the final round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship with a one-shot lead but will have two-time former champion Tommy Fleetwood and Nicolai Hojgaard breathing down his neck.

Golf • 08 Nov 25

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 07: Shane Lowry of Ireland reacts to his tee shot on the 18th hole on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2025 at Yas Links Golf Course on November 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ro

Frustrated Lowry three off lead after faltering finish

Shane Lowry's challenge for a second Abu Dhabi Championship was dented by back-to-back closing bogeys as he lies three strokes off the leaders at the halfway point in Yas Island.

Golf • 07 Nov 25

Lowry shares lead at Abu Dhabi Championship

Shane Lowry fired a fantastic opening round of 64 to sit in a five-way tie for the clubhouse lead on the first day of the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links Golf Course.

Golf • 06 Nov 25

CHEONAN, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 25: Nacho Elvira of Spain reacts after his putt on the 18th green on day three of the Genesis Championship 2025 at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club on October 25, 2025 in Cheonan, South Korea. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Elvira and Lindberg share lead ahead of Genesis finale

Nacho Elvira and Mikael Lindberg took a share of the lead heading into the final day at the Genesis Championship Woo Jeong Hills Country Club, with English pair Alex Fitzpatrick and Andy Sullivan in the chasing pack.

Golf • 25 Oct 25

CHEONAN, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 23: Sungjae Im of South Korea plays a shot o the 12th hole during the first round of the Genesis Championship 2025 at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club on October 23, 2025 in Cheonan, South Korea. a. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty I

Home hope Im hits front in South Korea

Home favourite Im Sung-jae heads an eight-strong logjam at the top of the leaderboard following the second round of the Genesis Championship.

Golf • 24 Oct 25