Francesco Molinari tees off the 8th during round one at the Emirates Golf Club / credit: Getty Images Francesco Molinari rolled back the years with a stunning 65 to lead by two shots after a windy first round at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The Italian, who has not been in the winner's circle since lifting the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2018, made light work of the breezy conditions at Emirates Golf Club thanks to eight birdies and one dropped shot. Molin

Six-Year partnership announced between Dubai’s oldest golf event in the Middle East and Emirates Airline first sponsored this tournament in 1989 and today supports 21 golf tournaments globally Emirates continues to elevate Dubai's position as one of the world’s most sought-after destinations for golf with its world-class courses and roster of tournaments Dubai, UAE, 19 January 2026 – Emirates has announced a significant six-year partnership with the Hero Dubai Desert Classic,

Nacho Elvira during round three of the DUBAI Invitational / credit: Getty Images Nacho Elvira mastered breezy conditions for a second day to earn a two-shot advantage heading into the final round of the 2026 Dubai Invitational. The Spaniard shared the overnight second-round lead with Shane Lowry at five under, and he overcame an early bogey to add four birdies and card a 68, getting to eight under par on Saturday at Dubai Creek Resort. Elvira is seeking his third DP World To

Shane Lowry during round two of the DUBAI Invitational / credit: Getty Images 16 January 2026; Dubai, UAE: Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira both produced brilliant rounds of 68 in windy conditions to share a two-shot lead at the 2026 Dubai Invitational. Irishman Lowry began the day three shots behind good friend and Grand Slam champion Rory McIlroy, but some stunning iron play and clutch putting saw him overhaul his playing partner. The Major champion is aiming to secure his firs

15 January 2026; SHANK, by Matt Hooper: Connor Syme made 2025 a year to remember by claiming the first DP World Tour win of his career at the KLM Dutch Open in June, but outside of this monumental moment the Drumoig-based Fifer had an inconsistent year, failing to contend for a PGA TOUR card and finishing 49th on the Race to Dubai. The 30-year-old will surely be keen to improve significantly on that ranking and become a consistent winner in the game. On Thursday he made a pro

DP World Tour's Dubai Invitational and Hero Dubai Desert Classic and LIV Golf Riyadh begin a potentially thrilling year in the sport Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Ryan Fox, Connor Syme, Patrick Reed, Francesco Molinari, Danny Willett, David Puig, Nicolai Hojgaard and Tom McKibbin headline the second edition of the Dubai Invitational, a pro-am tournament at the Dubai Creek this week Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed, Tyrrell Hatton, Francesco Molinari,

Husqvarna also become an Official Marketing Partner of the DP World Tour Ellis Gray Productions Husqvarna, a global leader in outdoor power products and cutting-edge robotic mowers, has signed a new multi-year agreement to become the new Title Partner of the British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo – one of the DP World Tour’s most historic national Opens. The Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo was first played in 1946 and boasts a roll call of legendary winne

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Stella Artois, Carling, Carlsberg, Pilsner Urquell, Heineken, Peroni, Guinness, Budweiser Budvar, Erdinger, Kronenbourg 1664. All iconic European beer or lager brands, many of which have sponsored premium sporting events, leagues and clubs. Yet on Tuesday the DP World Tour announced "Michelob ULTRA is now the Official Beer Partner of the DP World Tour, the main men’s professional golf Tour of the European Tour group, creating more moments of cheers for millions of golf fans g

David Puig followed in the footsteps of European golf great Seve Ballesteros as he became the second Spanish winner of the BMW Australian PGA Championship with a stunning two-shot victory. David Puig with the Kirkwood Cup Getty Images The 23-year-old fired a flawless 66 on Sunday to finish the tournament on 18 under par and secure his maiden DP World Tour title on his 15th start. Puig began the day in a three-way tie for the lead but soon found himself three clear at the summ

Matt Hooper Four courses at three Qualifying Venues for the 2026 ISPS HANDA Senior Open have now been confirmed, giving hopefuls the opportunity to earn a place at Gleneagles when Europe’s only Senior Major returns to the Perthshire venue next year. Blairgowrie Golf Club, also in Perthshire, will host two Qualifying events on its Lansdowne and Rosemount courses, with Glenbervie Golf Club in Falkirk and Stirling Golf Club in Stirlingshire rounding out the venues. Qualifying wi

Sky and the DP World Tour have today announced a four-year partnership extension that will see Sky Sports and NOW remain the home of the Ryder Cup and DP World Tour until at least the end of 2029 in the UK & Ireland. The new deal, starting from 2026, will see Sky Sports exclusively broadcast the next two instalments of golf’s most iconic team competition – the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Ireland and the 2029 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine, USA. Record numbers of sports fans have

The 2025 DP World Tour Race to Dubai concludes this week at the DP World Tour Championship, with Rory McIlroy bidding to secure a seventh Harry Vardon Trophy on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The week has begun with two announcements of huge deals for the tour, but with no extension yet announced to the Sky Sports broadcast deal in the UK, can we expect that later this week, or will another broadcaster or streaming service step in ? What is clear is that the DP W

Aaron Rai claimed his second Rolex Series crown at the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after beating Tommy Fleetwood in a dramatic play-off on Sunday. Aaron Rai lifts the Falcon Trophy Getty Images The Englishman started the day with a one-shot lead but soon found himself two shots back following a fast start from playing partner Fleetwood. But a run of four successive birdies on the front nine returned him to the top before Fleetwood regained control on a roller-coaster fin

Ryder Cup hero Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will return to Dubai Creek Resort for the 2026 Dubai Invitational, taking place from January 15-18. Getty Images The five-time Major Champion will tee it up in the second edition of the event following a history-making 2025 season, which saw him play a starring role in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory at Bethpage Black - their first win on American soil in 13 years. McIlroy’s performance capped a remarkable year for the Northern Irishman

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St Andrews' John Paterson ends week with spectacular 31 on back nine at Kingsbarns Scotland win the Alfred Dunhill Cup in 1995. Monty wins the Alfred Dunhill Links in 2005. Robert MacIntyre wins the Alfred Dunhill Links in 2025. Robert MacIntyre with the trophy on the Swilcan Bridge © Matt Hooper Photography "It's a special, special win" says Bob. It is THE trophy shot every golfer wants. Sat on the Swilcan Bridge. "To be on this trophy with some of the other names is amazin

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