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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - MARCH 13: Graeme McDowell of Smash GC plays his approach on hole 15 during day two of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club on March 13, 2026 in Singapore. (Photo by Jason Butler/Getty Images)

McDowell considering DP Tour return

Graeme McDowell is considering a return to the DP World Tour, citing a desire to take part in the Irish Open and Ryder Cups as motivation.

Golf • 01 Apr

Alex Fitzpatrick celebrates victory at the Hero Indian Open

Sibling history as Alex Fitzpatrick wins Hero Indian Open

Alex Fitzpatrick made history alongside his brother Matt as he won his maiden DP World Tour title at the Hero Indian Open.

Golf • 29 Mar

NEW DELHI, INDIA - MARCH 28: Eugenio Chacarra of Spain plays his second shot on the 17th hole on day three of the Hero Indian Open 2026 at DLF Golf and County Club on March 28, 2026 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Chacarra closes in on repeat win in India

Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra took a four-stroke lead into the final round of the 2026 Hero Indian Open.

Golf • 28 Mar

Campillo joins Gumberg at the summit

Jorge Campillo shot a second successive 67 to move alongside Jordan Gumberg at the top of the Hainan Classic leaderboard.

Golf • 21 Mar

Rahm withdraws appeal but Ryder Cup future uncertain

Jon Rahm has withdrawn his appeal against sanctions imposed by the DP World Tour for playing conflicting LIV Golf events but is refusing to pay his outstanding fines.

Golf • 20 Mar

Jordan Gumberg of United States looks on the 12th hole on day one of the Hainan Classic presented by MAEXTRO 2026 at Mission Hills Haikou on March 19, 2026 in Haikou, China.

Gumberg takes Hainan Classic lead after birdie streak

American Jordan Gumberg birdied the final five holes of his first round to lead the Hainan Classic by one stroke from Spain's Jorge Campillo.

Golf • 19 Mar

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 08: Dan Bradbury of England kisses the trophy following victory of the 2026 Joberg Open on day four of the Joburg Open 2026 at Houghton GC on March 08, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Im

Bradbury seals second Joburg Open success

England's Dan Bradbury held his nerve during a chaotic finale to secure his second Joburg Open title.

Golf • 08 Mar

Hennie du Plessis at the 2026 Joburg Open

Du Plessis leads by two on home soil at Joburg Open

Hennie du Plessis hit a brilliant 62 to carve open a two-shot lead on a mammoth Saturday at the Joburg Open.

Golf • 07 Mar

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 06: Brandon Robinson Thompson of England plays his second shot on the 10th hole on day two of the Joburg Open 2026 at Houghton GC on March 06, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Robinson Thompson sets new course record at Joburg Open

Brandon Robinson Thompson surged into a three-shot lead after equalling the course record on a gruelling second day at the Joburg Open.

Golf • 06 Mar

Luke Brown of South Africa plays his second shot on the 15th hole on day one of the Joburg Open 2026 at Houghton GC on March 05, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Brown takes narrow lead at weather-affected Joburg Open

Luke Brown opened up a one-shot advantage following a weather-affected first day at the Joburg Open.

Golf • 05 Mar

Jon Rahm of Spain and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shake hands on the 18th green following their round on Day One of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

McIlroy laments Rahm rejection of DP World Tour deal

Rory McIlroy admitted it was a shame Jon Rahm did not take the "generous" deal offered by the DP World Tour which would have removed any barrier to the Spaniard's eligibility for the Ryder Cup.

Golf • 04 Mar

Europe captain Luke Donald, right, and Shane Lowry of Europe on day three of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, USA.

Adare appeal was a 'big factor' in Donald's decision

Luke Donald says the the fact that Adare Manor is hosting the next Ryder Cup was a "big factor" in his decision to take on the captaincy of Europe for a third time.

Golf • 04 Mar

HONG KONG, CHINA - MARCH 03: Jon Rahm of Legion XIII speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of LIV Golf Hong Kong at Hong Kong Golf Club on March 03, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Rahm vents anger over DP Tour's rule to play six events

Jon Rahm issued a fiery explanation as to why he wasn't among the eight LIV Golf players who signed waivers to compete on the DP World Tour.

Golf • 03 Mar

McIlroy confirmed for Irish Open

Rory McIlroy will be back to defend his Amgen Irish Open title at the Trump International Golf Links & Hotel Doonbeg in County Clare in September.

Golf • 02 Mar

NAIROBI, KENYA - FEBRUARY 22: Casey Jarvis of South Africa poses with the trophy following victory on day four of the Magical Kenya Open 2026 at Karen Country Club on February 22, 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Power fades as Jarvis claims maiden title

Kilkenny's Mark Power endured a difficult Sunday but still finished inside the top 50 at the Magical Kenya Open as South Africa's Casey Jarvis won his first DP World Tour title after a final round twice suspended for storms.

Golf • 23 Feb

10 September 2023; Mark Power of Ireland watches his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Horizon Irish Open Golf Championship at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Power surges into contention in Kenya

Mark Power produced a brilliant third round to keep alive his hopes of a first DP World Tour win at the Magical Kenya Open.

Golf • 21 Feb

Rahm rejects DP World Tour deal, McKibbin agrees deal

Tyrrell Hatton has settled his dispute with the DP World Tour over unauthorised appearances for LIV Golf to clear any further hurdles to his Ryder Cup participation but Jon Rahm's future continues to hang in the balance.

Golf • 21 Feb

4 September 2025; Mark Power of Ireland after making a putt on the 18th green during day one of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Power makes most of invite with solid start in Kenya

Mark Power made the most of a late sponsor's invitation to shoot a settling first-round 67 at the Magical Kenya Open, a score that leaves the Kilkenny man five shots off leaders Casey Jarvis and Niklas Lemke.

Golf • 19 Feb

Patrick Reed of the United States celebrates with the trophy following his victory on day four of the Qatar Masters 2026 golf tournament at the Doha Golf Club in Doha, Qatar, on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Reed tops Race to Dubai standings after Qatar victory

Patrick Reed won his second DP World Tour event of 2026 with a two-stroke victory at the Qatar Masters.

Golf • 08 Feb

DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Reed of USA plays his tee shot on the the eighth hole on day three of the Qatar Masters 2026 at Doha Golf Club on February 07, 2026 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Reed maintains two-stroke lead in Qatar

Patrick Reed holds a two-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Qatar Masters after a steady showing on Saturday, in which he recorded 16 pars and two birdies.

Golf • 07 Feb

Reed holds outright lead in Qatar; Harrington nine back

Patrick Reed led at the halfway point of the Qatar Masters after shooting 67 to overhaul Joakim Lagergren's eventful round with Pádraig Harrington doing enough to stick around for the weekend.

Golf • 06 Feb

DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 05: Patrick Reed of United States tees off on the 8th hole on day one of the Qatar Masters 2026 at Doha Golf Club on February 05, 2026 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Reed and Hillier share top spot at Qatar Masters

The in-form pair of Patrick Reed and Daniel Hillier share the lead after the first round of the Qatar Masters, while Padraig Harrington reached a career milestone with his 500th start in a DP World Tour event.

Golf • 05 Feb

Hill continues to set the pace in Bahrain

Scotland's Calum Hill retained the lead of the Bahrain Championship despite a slow start on Saturday and a comeback from Freddy Schott.

Golf • 31 Jan

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 22: Shane Lowry of Ireland tees off on the eighth hole, during day one of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026 at Emirates Golf Club on January 22, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty I

Lowry off to strong start, McIlroy struggles in Dubai

Shane Lowry got off to a solid start but Rory McIlroy struggled in the opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Golf • 22 Jan

Shane Lowry of Ireland takes a penalty drop on the 18th hole on day four of the Dubai Invitational 2026 at Dubai Creek Resort on January 18, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Last-gasp lapse denies Lowry win at Dubai Invitational

Shane Lowry saw a one-shot lead slip from his grasp on the last hole as Nacho Elvira recovered to claim victory in a dramatic finish to the Dubai Invitational.

Golf • 18 Jan