Calum Hill / credit: Getty Images Calum Hill will take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship after holding firm on moving day at Royal Golf Club. The Scot, who began the day four shots clear of German Freddy Schott, managed to regroup following three early bogeys which saw playing partner Schott move two clear by the turn. Back-to-back birdies at the 14th and 15th steadied the ship, as Hill carded a level par round of 72 to remain

The world's best Winter sport athletes are just days away from participating in the Winter Olympics, but before they do, just over the border from the host nation many of them are at Crans Montana for the FIS World Cup and one of only four 'Super G' races in the season. The slopes of Crans Montana provide one of the spectacular and demanding tracks across the entire World Cup season, and given its proximity to the Olympic Games you could excuse some of the best athletes not t

Calum Hill during round two of the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship / credit: Getty Images Calum Hill stormed into a four-shot lead after shooting a career-best 61 and equalling the course record at the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship on Friday. The Scot fired 11 birdies, including five across his final six holes, to reach 16 under par in a flawless performance at Royal Golf Club in the Kingdom of Bahrain. His stellar round fell just one shot short of claiming the Cour

Freddy Schott / credit: Getty Images Freddy Schott and Alejandro Del Rey have opened their Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship in style, each recording a 65 to tie atop the leaderboard after the first round at Royal Golf Club. Spaniard Del Rey has yet to miss a cut on what is his fifth start of the 2026 DP World Tour campaign and he continued his rich vein of form in the third tournament of the International Swing. Del Rey, who earlier this week celebrated the one-year annive

Getty Images The DP World Tour and Rolex have today announced a long-term extension of their long-standing partnership. The Swiss watchmaker has been the Official Timekeeper of the Tour since 1997. During this time, Rolex has supported the Tour’s expansion from its initial European roots into its position as golf’s global Tour, staging tournaments in 25 different countries each season. The partnership will see Rolex continue as the DP World Tour’s Official Timekeeper and Titl

Patrick Reed with the Dallah trophy / credit: Getty Images Patrick Reed claimed the fourth DP World Tour title of his career with a composed four-shot victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The American stayed patient on a testing front nine, carding eight pars and a single bogey to reach the turn with his overnight lead cut in half to two shots. Spaniard David Puig completed a hat-trick of birdies from the eighth hole to briefly move within one, before Reed rolled in his

Patrick Reed drives at the 8th hole / credit: Getty Images Patrick Reed stormed into a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, thanks to a brilliant 67 on Moving Day. The American held a narrow overnight advantage at nine under but was quickly challenged by Francesco Molinari on the front nine. Molinari, who led after 18 holes, opened with three straight birdies to reach double figures before Reed hit back with three birdies and two bogey

Patrick Reed / credit: Getty Images Patrick Reed produced a flawless 66 to move into a one-shot lead at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The American boasts an impressive record at Emirates Golf Club, having finished runner-up in 2023 and inside the top ten last year. The 2018 Masters champion began the second round four shots behind overnight leader and fellow Major winner Francesco Molinari, but he quickly drew level with the Italian after two birdies and an eagle on the fron

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

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 Wor