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Sergio Garcia’s Return to the DP World Tour: A Step Towards the Ryder Cup

Spaniard Sergio Garcia wants to fulfil his dream of returning to the Ryder Cup by rejoining the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)
Spaniard Sergio Garcia wants to fulfil his dream of returning to the Ryder Cup by rejoining the DP World Tour. (Photo: Getty)

Sergio Garcia is making a fresh start on the DP World Tour. The Spaniard, who set European Ryder Cup records, wants to play his way back into the world elite – with a clear goal in mind: to return to the European team for the 2025 Ryder Cup in Bethpage.

Garcia’s DP World Tour retirement prevents participation in the Ryder Cup

Following his retirement from the DP World Tour in May 2023, Garcia’s career in Europe appeared to have stalled after sanctions were imposed on him and other LIV golf players. Participating in LIV Golf events in the Saudi-backed series without authorisation led to significant consequences: hefty fines, tournament bans and the loss of his Ryder Cup eligibility. But Garcia has decided to turn over a new leaf. Over a million pounds in fines have been paid, the conditions accepted – the door to returning as a member of the Tour has been opened.

DP World Tour confirms re-entry

The official re-entry was confirmed by a DP World Tour spokesperson. His return is therefore a done deal, even if Garcia will not be able to officially take part in DP World Tour events again until the 2025 season. This return marks a decisive step in Garcia’s plan to qualify for the Ryder Cup again – a goal that has always played a special role in his golf career.

With 28.5 points, Garcia is the most successful player in the history of the European Ryder Cup. His name is synonymous with passion and success in one of golf’s most prestigious duels.

Ryder Cup comeback: a rocky road

However, this path will not be easy. Results from LIV golf tournaments in which Garcia continues to play do not count towards the European Ryder Cup ranking. This means that he will have to impress with strong performances in majors and on the DP World Tour – or hope for a wild card. Garcia proved in 2024 that he is still playing at the highest level: A win at Valderrama and six top-five finishes in 14 LIV events earned him third place in the individual rankings.

But for the Ryder Cup, only what happens on the DP World Tour counts. The decision is in the hands of captain Donald, who has made it clear that all players with membership have an equal chance.

More familiar faces on the DP World Tour 2025

With Sergio Garcia’s return, the DP World Tour 2025 will also welcome some other familiar faces from the LIV Golf League. In contrast to Garcia, who was the only one not active on the DP World Tour at the same time, the returnees include Ryder Cup stars such as Tyrrell Hatton, Jon Rahm and Thomas Pieters as well as up-and-coming talents such as Adrian Meronk and Joaquin Niemann.

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Harry Higgs at the BMW Australian PGA Championship

DP World Tour: Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)
DP World Tour: Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Tee Times for the upcoming BMW Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane, Australia, are set. The tournament takes place at the Royal Queensland GC, featuring a Par 71 course with a prize fund of $2,000,000. The title defender is Min Woo Lee. Fans can catch the action on Sky from Thursday to Sunday starting at 3:30 AM.

DP World Tour Tee Times for American Players

Tyler Duncan leads the American lineup at the BMW Australian PGA Championship. He is paired with Brett Drewitt of Australia and Gunner Wiebe, also from the USA. Their first-round tee time is at 12:50 PM, while the second round starts at 07:50 AM.

Harry Higgs will join Marc Leishman from Australia and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen from Denmark. Higgs will tee off in the first round at 06:20 AM and in the second round at 11:20 AM.

Corey Shaun is another American competitor participating alongside Brett Rumford and Matthew Millar, both from Australia. Their group tees off on the first day at 12:40 PM and on the second day at 07:40 AM.

Jordan Gumberg partners with Rafa Cabrera-Bello from Spain and Jake Mcleod from Australia. Gumberg’s group begins the first round at 11:40 AM, followed by the second at 06:40 AM.

All Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship

DP World Tour Tee Times – Table of American Players

Round Tee Time Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
1 06:20 AM Harry Higgs Marc Leishman (AUS) Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (DEN)
1 11:40 AM Jordan Gumberg Rafa Cabrera-Bello (ESP) Jake Mcleod (AUS)
1 12:40 PM Corey Shaun Brett Rumford (AUS) Matthew Millar (AUS)
1 12:50 PM Tyler Duncan Brett Drewitt (AUS) Gunner Wiebe (USA)
2 06:40 AM Jordan Gumberg Rafa Cabrera-Bello (ESP) Jake Mcleod (AUS)
2 07:40 AM Corey Shaun Brett Rumford (AUS) Matthew Millar (AUS)
2 07:50 AM Tyler Duncan Brett Drewitt (AUS) Gunner Wiebe (USA)
2 11:20 AM Harry Higgs Marc Leishman (AUS) Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (DEN)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Season Opener at the BMW Australian PGA Championship

DP World Tour: Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)
DP World Tour: Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship at the Royal Queensland GC in Brisbane, Australia, are now available. The tournament, part of the DP World Tour, will be played on a course with a par of 71 and offers a prize fund of $2,000,000. Defending champion Min Woo Lee will tee off alongside some of the world’s best golfers. The tournament will be broadcast from Thursday to Sunday at 3:30 a.m. on Sky.

DP World Tour Tee Times for British Players

Jamie Rutherford from England will start his first round alongside Lincoln Tighe from Australia and Jak CARTER from Australia at 6:00 a.m. in the first round and at 11:00 a.m. in the second round.

Jordan Smith, also from England, is paired with David Micheluzzi from Australia and Aldrich Potgieter from South Africa, teeing off at 6:00 a.m. and again at 11:00 a.m. for the second round.

Richie Ramsay, representing Scotland, tees it up with Anthony Quayle from Australia and Harrison Crowe from Australia. Their tee times are 6:30 a.m. for the first round and 11:30 a.m. for the second round.

John Parry from England joins Jack Buchanan from Australia and Phoenix Campbell. They set off at 6:50 a.m. and follow up at 11:50 a.m. for their second round.

David Law, another Scottish player, will compete alongside Oliver Lindell from Finland and Angel AYORA from Spain in the first round at 11:30 a.m. and in the second round at 6:30 a.m.

All Tee Times for the BMW Australian PGA Championship
Round Time Player 1 (Nationality) Player 2 (Nationality) Player 3 (Nationality)
1 06:00 Jamie Rutherford (ENG) Lincoln Tighe (AUS) Jak CARTER (AUS)
1 06:00 Jordan Smith (ENG) David Micheluzzi (AUS) Aldrich POTGIETER (RSA)
1 06:30 Richie Ramsay (SCO) Anthony Quayle (AUS) Harrison Crowe (AUS)
1 06:50 John Parry (ENG) Jack Buchanan (AUS) Phoenix Campbell
1 11:30 David Law (SCO) Oliver Lindell (FIN) Angel AYORA (ESP)
2 11:00 Jamie Rutherford (ENG) Lincoln Tighe (AUS) Jak CARTER (AUS)
2 11:00 Jordan Smith (ENG) David Micheluzzi (AUS) Aldrich POTGIETER (RSA)
2 11:30 Richie Ramsay (SCO) Anthony Quayle (AUS) Harrison Crowe (AUS)
2 11:50 John Parry (ENG) Jack Buchanan (AUS) Phoenix Campbell
2 06:30 David Law (SCO) Oliver Lindell (FIN) Angel AYORA (ESP)
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DP World Tour Championship: This is how much prize money Rory McIlroy gets for his double victory

Prize money at the DP World Tour Championship. (Photo: Getty)
Prize money at the DP World Tour Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Championship is the grand finale of the DP World Tour season and therefore also the last Rolex Series tournament of the year. While the other four Rolex Series events each offer nine million dollars, the season finale will see a full ten million dollars divided among the 50 participants. Three million dollars will go to the winner, who this week was Rory McIlroy. With a final score of 15 strokes under par, he won the season finale ahead of Rasmus Hojgaard.

Prize Money at the DP World Tour Championship

Rank Player Score Prize Money
1 Rory MCILROY -15 $3,000,000
2 Rasmus HØJGAARD -13 $1,270,000
T-3 Shane LOWRY -11 $554,333.33
T-3 Adam SCOTT -11 $554,333.33
T-3 Antoine ROZNER -11 $554,333.33
6 Tyrrell HATTON -10 $316,000
T-7 Robert MACINTYRE -9 $209,625
T-7 Keita NAKAJIMA -9 $209,625
T-7 Joaquin NIEMANN -9 $209,625
T-7 Jesper SVENSSON -9 $209,625
T-11 Matt WALLACE -8 $143,000
T-11 Tom MCKIBBIN -8 $143,000
13 Adrian OTAEGUI -7 $128,000
T-14 Sam BAIRSTOW -6 $117,000
T-14 Laurie CANTER -6 $117,000
T-16 Tommy FLEETWOOD -5 $105,250
T-16 Johannes VEERMAN -5 $105,250
T-16 Paul WARING -5 $105,250
T-19 Romain LANGASQUE -4 $89,900
T-19 Jorge CAMPILLO -4 $89,900
T-19 Jordan SMITH -4 $89,900
T-19 Ewen FERGUSON -4 $89,900
T-19 Guido MIGLIOZZI -4 $89,900
T-24 Andy SULLIVAN -3 $78,875
T-24 Alex FITZPATRICK -3 $78,875
T-24 Min Woo LEE -3 $78,875
T-24 Thorbjørn OLESEN -3 $78,875
T-28 Darius VAN DRIEL -2 $72,125
T-28 Rikuya HOSHINO -2 $72,125
T-30 Adrian MERONK -1 $65,375
T-30 Matteo MANASSERO -1 $65,375
T-30 Thriston LAWRENCE -1 $65,375
T-30 Ugo COUSSAUD -1 $65,375
T-34 Matthew JORDAN PAR $54,500
T-34 Justin ROSE PAR $54,500
T-34 Julien GUERRIER PAR $54,500
T-34 Nacho ELVIRA PAR $54,500
T-34 Yannik PAUL PAR $54,500
T-34 Frederic LACROIX PAR $54,500
T-40 Joe DEAN 1 $47,750
T-40 Niklas NORGAARD 1 $47,750
42 Sebastian SÖDERBERG 2 $45,500
43 Daniel BROWN 3 $44,000
44 David RAVETTO 4 $42,500
45 Francesco LAPORTA 7 $41,000
46 Dan BRADBURY 8 $39,500
47 Billy HORSCHEL 9 $38,000
48 Angel HIDALGO 10 $36,500
T-49 Connor SYME 11 $34,250
T-49 Aaron COCKERILL 11 $34,250

A total bonus pool of six million dollars was offered for the final standings in the Race to Dubai. Rory McIlroy will receive a share of two million dollars, bringing his total earnings for the weekend to five million dollars. In second place, Rasmus Hojgaard receives one million dollars after a strong final round of the season.

Race to Dubaie bonus pool

A total bonus pool of six million dollars was offered for the final standings in the Race to Dubai. Rory McIlroy will receive a share of two million dollars, bringing his total earnings for the weekend to five million dollars. In second place, Rasmus Hojgaard receives one million dollars after a strong final round of the season.

Rank Player Bonus
1st Rory McIlroy $2,000,000
2nd Rasmus Hojgaard $1,000,000
3rd Thriston Lawrence $750,000
4th Tyrrell Hatton $550,000
5th Paul Waring $450,000
6th Billy Horschel $350,000
7th Tommy Fleetwood $300,000
8th Adam Scott $250,000
9th Robert MacIntyre $200,000
10th Jesper Svensson $150,000
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World Golf Ranking: Rory McIlroy Leads British Players

Rory McIlroy. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy. (Photo: Getty)

Rory McIlroy has maintained his position as the best British player in the current world golf rankings. He is still in third place, unchanged from the previous week. His average score is 8.35. Directly behind him is Tommy Fleetwood in 9th place, also unchanged from the previous week, with a score of 4.20

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

MacIntyre and Hatton climb upwards in the world golf rankings

Robert MacIntyre has moved up one place and is currently ranked 15th. He has an average score of 3.58. Tyrrell Hatton moved up two places and is now in 16th place with a score of 3.57. Aaron Rai remains in 21st position, with no change from last week, his score is 3.08.

Stable top 10 in the World Golf Ranking

There are no changes in the top 10 of the World Golf Ranking. Scottie Scheffler remains unchanged at No. 1, while Xander Schauffele maintains his position at No. 2. Collin Morikawa remains at No. 4, while Ludvig Aberg and Wyndham Clark retain their positions at No. 5 and 6. Positions 7 to 10 are also stable, with Hideki Matsuyama in 7th, Viktor Hovland in 8th, Tommy Fleetwood in 9th and Bryson DeChambeau in 10th.

Rank Name Nationality Points Change
3 Rory McIlroy NIR 8,35 0
9 Tommy Fleetwood ENG 4,20 0
15 Robert MacIntyre SCO 3,58 +1
16 Tyrrell Hatton ENG 3,57 +2
21 Aaron Rai ENG 3,08 0

(This article was created with the help of AI)

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DP World Tour Season Finale: Matt Wallace Loses his Nerve

Matt Wallace on Sunday in Dubai. (Photo: Getty)
Matt Wallace on Sunday in Dubai. (Photo: Getty)

Matt Wallace did not show his best side at the DP World Tour Championship at the weekend, where he finished tied 11th. Anyone who has ever swung a club has probably experienced for themselves that golf can sometimes drive you mad. Nevertheless, there are rules of conduct on the golf course and, especially among professionals who are considered role models, freak-outs are not welcome. Tyrrell Hatton, who is known for his emotions on the course, also allowed himself to overreact.

Matt Wallace takes his anger out on the fairway

Matt Wallace’s round was apparently satisfactory. Although he started with two bogeys on holes 1 and 3, he then improved significantly. With a series of birdies on holes 8 to 11, he made up a few places on the leaderboard, on which he was already among the leaders.

His emotional outburst then followed on the par-5 14th. His tee shot landed in the thick rough, leaving him a few meters behind with his second shot. He then sank his third shot in the greenside bunker, which was the last straw. Wallace rammed his club into the fairway, leaving clearly visible damage. Neither he nor his caddie bothered to repair the damage. In the end, he recorded a bogey on 14.

After the tournament, Wallace summed up his tournament on Twitter. There was no comment on his slip-up.

Tyrrell Hatton divides clubs

Tyrrell Hatton, who finished sixth in Dubai, also allowed himself a slip-up. It was not the course that fell victim to this, but his club, which he unceremoniously broke after a failed shot. The commentator described such behavior as a “terrible influence on the next generation”.

 

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Johannes Veerman and Billy Horschel in Dubai

DP World Tour Tee Times: Johannes Veerman and Billy Horschel set to tee off at the DP World Tour Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Championship is set to take place on the prestigious Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As the centerpiece of the DP World Tour, this tournament features a challenging par-72 course and a substantial prize fund of $10 million, attracting the tour’s top players for the season finale.

Defending champion Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark returns, aiming for a strong finish after a season marked by ups and downs. Television coverage will be broadcast daily on Sky: Thursday through Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m., and on Sunday beginning at 7:30 a.m.

DP World Tour Tee Times

Johannes Veerman, a prominent American golfer, will begin his campaign at 9:10 a.m. from Tee 1. Joining him are Daniel Brown from England and Alex Fitzpatrick, also representing England.

Billy Horschel stands out as another key American figure in the upcoming rounds. He will tee off at 12:25 p.m. from Tee 1, accompanied by Rasmus Højgaard from Denmark and Rory McIlroy representing Northern Ireland.

Round Start Time Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
Round 1 09:10 Johannes Veerman (USA) Daniel Brown (ENG) Alex Fitzpatrick (ENG)
Round 1 12:25 Billy Horschel (USA) Rasmus Højgaard (DEN) Rory McIlroy (NIR)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood in Dubai

DP World Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood set to tee off at the DP World Tour Championship. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Championship is set to take place on the prestigious Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As the centerpiece of the DP World Tour, this tournament features a challenging par-72 course and a substantial prize fund of $10 million, attracting the tour’s top players for the season finale.

Defending champion Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark returns, aiming for a strong finish after a season marked by ups and downs. Television coverage will be broadcast daily on Sky: Thursday through Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m., and on Sunday beginning at 7:30 a.m.

The DP World Tour Championship is set to take place on the prestigious Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As the centerpiece of the DP World Tour, this tournament features a challenging par-72 course and a substantial prize fund of $10 million, attracting the tour’s top players for the season finale.

Defending champion Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark returns, aiming for a strong finish after a season marked by ups and downs. Television coverage will be broadcast daily on Sky: Thursday through Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m., and on Sunday beginning at 7:30 a.m.

DP World Tour Tee Times

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy begins his DP World Tour campaign alongside South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence, with their first round teeing off at 12:45 PM.

At 12:05 PM, England’s Tommy Fleetwood will join Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre for what promises to be a notable pairing.

Starting the day’s rounds, England’s Andy Sullivan tees off at 8:50 AM in an international grouping with Japan’s Keita Nakajima and Germany’s Yannik Paul.

Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson hits the course at 9:55 AM, joined by Spain’s Nacho Elvira and England’s Joseph Dean.

Lastly, England’s Matt Wallace is set to tee off at 11:30 AM, playing with Australia’s Adam Scott and Sweden’s Sebastian Soderberg.

Round Start Time Player Nationality Co-Players Co-Players Nationality
Round 1 08:50 Andy Sullivan ENG Keita Nakajima, Yannik Paul JPN, GER
Round 1 09:55 Ewen Ferguson SCO Nacho Elvira, Joseph Dean ESP, ENG
Round 1 11:30 Matt Wallace ENG Adam Scott, Sebastian Soderberg AUS, SWE
Round 1 12:05 Tommy Fleetwood ENG Robert MacIntyre SCO
Round 1 12:45 Rory McIlroy NIR Thriston Lawrence RSA
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Rory McIlroy and Other Top Players

Rory McIlroy in Abu Dhabi. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy in Abu Dhabi. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Tee Times for the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links, UAE, are set. With a Par of 72 and a $9 million prize fund, the tournament is part of the DP World Tour. The titleholder is Victor Perez. Sky will broadcast the event starting Thursday to Saturday from 8:00 AM and Sunday from 7:30 AM.

DP World Tour Tee Times

Rory McIlroy begins his first round at 9:23 AM on Thursday alongside Thriston Lawrence from South Africa and Rasmus Højgaard from Denmark. His second round begins at 11:50 AM on Friday.

Matthew Jordan starts at 7:39 AM on Thursday with Daniel Brown, also from England, and Ugo Coussaud from France. He will tee off at 10:06 AM on Friday for his second round.

Tyrrell Hatton will start his first round at 8:01 AM on Thursday alongside Matteo Manassero from Italy and Adam Scott from Australia. His second-round tee time is 10:28 AM on Friday.

Grant Forrest will play at 8:39 AM on Thursday with Joseph Dean from England and Frederic Lacroix from France. His second round starts at 11:06 AM on Friday.

Robert MacIntyre’s first round is set for 11:50 AM on Thursday. He will play alongside Shane Lowry from Ireland and Tommy Fleetwood from England. His second round begins at 9:23 AM on Friday.

Round Time Player Flight Partner 1 Flight Partner 2
1 07:39 Matthew Jordan Daniel Brown (ENG) Ugo Coussaud (FRA)
1 08:01 Tyrrell Hatton Matteo Manassero (ITA) Adam Scott (AUS)
1 08:39 Grant Forrest Joseph Dean (ENG) Frederic Lacroix (FRA)
1 09:23 Rory McIlroy Thriston Lawrence (RSA) Rasmus Højgaard (DEN)
1 11:50 Robert MacIntyre Shane Lowry (IRL) Tommy Fleetwood (ENG)
2 09:23 Robert MacIntyre Shane Lowry (IRL) Tommy Fleetwood (ENG)
2 10:06 Matthew Jordan Daniel Brown (ENG) Ugo Coussaud (FRA)
2 10:28 Tyrrell Hatton Matteo Manassero (ITA) Adam Scott (AUS)
2 11:06 Grant Forrest Joseph Dean (ENG) Frederic Lacroix (FRA)
2 11:50 Rory McIlroy Thriston Lawrence (RSA) Rasmus Højgaard (DEN)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Sean Crocker and Johannes Veerman Featured

Sean Crocker and Johannes Veerman. (Photo: Getty)
Sean Crocker and Johannes Veerman. (Photo: Getty)

The DP World Tour Tee Times for the Abu Dhabi Championship hosted at Yas Links in Abu Dhabi, UAE, are now available. This event, part of the DP World Tour, features a par of 72 and offers a total prize pool of 9 million USD. Reigning champion Victor Perez will aim to defend his title. Tune in to Sky for live coverage beginning Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8:00 am, and Sunday from 7:30 am.

DP World Tour Tee Times for American Players

Sean Crocker, representing the USA, begins his first round teeing off at 7:17 AM alongside Adrien Saddier from France . Their second-round tee time will be at 9:44 AM. Johannes Veerman, also from the USA, will start his first round at 9:44 AM. Joining him are Alfredo Garcia-Heredia from Spain and Jayden Trey Schaper from South Africa. Veermans’s second round is scheduled for 7:17 AM.

Round Time Player 1 Player 2 Player 3
1 07:17 Sean Crocker (USA) Adrien Saddier (FRA)
1 09:44 Johannes Veerman (USA) Alfredo Garcia-Heredia (ESP) Jayden Trey Schaper (RSA)
2 07:17 Johannes Veerman (USA) Alfredo Garcia-Heredia (ESP) Jayden Trey Schaper (RSA)
2 09:44 Sean Crocker (USA) Adrien Saddier (FRA)