Golf tournament on the European Tour, played on three links courses around St Andrews
Eugenio Chacarra holds a 534-point lead over Rory McIlroy entering the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, with the title race and ten PGA Tour cards on the line. McIlroy has won this event thrice, and while Chacarra seeks to clinch the Race to Dubai, Hatton and Perez are also in contention for a top-10 finish.
The PGA Tour has detailed a two-tier framework—Championship Series and Challenger Series—set to launch in 2028. The plan includes a Last Chance Series for three top-tier cards, revised exemptions, and a structured points system. DP World Tour links remain under discussion as talks continue, with past major winners retaining extended eligibility.
The DP World Tour has revised its 2027 calendar as the Ryder Cup moves Ireland-ward, prompting date shuffles for key events and a reordering of the European circuit’s calendar. Several tournaments relocate in the lead-up to the 2027 season, with Wentworth and other Rolex Series events affected along with national opens and Open Qualifying Series slots.
Disruptions surrounding Celtic Football Club have intensified following tennis-ball protests aimed at Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews. Celtic condemns the act and cuts ties with the Celtic Fans Collective, while supporters groups push back and vow further action.
BC Partners Credit has committed an initial $300 million to LIV Golf’s restructuring, subject to bankruptcy court approval. The funding aims to propel LIV Golf into 2027, with a promised player-owned, globally oriented league as the core ambition. Hearings are set to address the terms and next steps as the league negotiates with creditors and players.
The United States, led by Jim Furyk, are preparing to challenge Europe at Adare Manor in the centenary Ryder Cup. Furyk plans to revamp preparation, emphasising acclimatisation and deeper bench strength ahead of the European challenge led by Luke Donald. Both captains expect a raucous but respectful Irish crowd as the event returns to Europe.
Supporters clash with Celtic leadership as protests at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship escalate tensions between the club and Dermot Desmond. Celtic fans deny involvement in balaclava incidents while criticizing governance and vowing protests to press for accountability.
The Open will return to Carnoustie in 2029, with staging details confirmed by The R&A. The course is preparing for a world-class championship, supported by government and tourism partners, as The Open aims to boost Angus and Scotland’s profile.
Rory McIlroy has posted a 2-under 70 after incurring a two-shot penalty for grounding his club on the 12th hole at Yas Links, eight shots behind leader Francesco Laporta in the Race to Dubai. Laporta leads after a bogey-free 62, while Rahm and others are within striking distance.