Rory McIlroy delivered one of the standout shots of the day at the DP World Tour Championship, showcasing his exceptional skill and precision under pressure. His performance continues to impress fans and experts alike as he battles for the title in Dubai.
Ben Griffin, one of the rising stars on the DP World Tour, recently attended the tour’s Diwali party, an event that highlights the cultural diversity embraced by the international golf circuit. The celebration, held to mark the Indian festival of lights, brought together players, officials, and fans in a festive atmosphere.
Rory McIlroy shared a memorable moment on the DP World Tour as he was warmly greeted by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar after completing his second round at the DP World Tour Championship.
Golden-hour golf from India: Rory McIlroy’s opening tee shot at the DP World India Championship sets an early tone for the week.
Sergio Garcia is officially back in the fold. The former Masters champion has settled his outstanding fines related to unapproved appearances on LIV Golf, clearing the path for a long-awaited return to the DP World Tour.
Garcia, 45, has been absent from European Tour competition since his sudden withdrawal from the 2022 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Now, nearly two years on, the Spaniard is slated to tee it up at two high-profile events: the BMW International Open in Munich this July, and his national Open, the Open de España, later this autumn.
Sources close to Garcia confirm that additional starts are on the horizon, as the veteran eyes a late push for Ryder Cup consideration. Though he narrowly missed out on qualifying for the U.S. Open, Garcia remains motivated to meet the minimum eligibility requirements necessary for a potential Captain’s Pick.
With Team Europe set to defend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in September, Garcia’s renewed presence on the DP World Tour could prove timely—not just for his own ambitions, but for European hopes in hostile territory.
The prestigious Royal Golf Club in Al Mazrowiah, Bahrain, sets the stage for some of the world’s finest golfers to compete on a demanding par-72 course. With a prize pool of $2.5 million, this tournament is the fourth event of the DP World Tour’s International Swing this year, presented by Bapco Energies. Making its debut as the title sponsor in 2025, the company underscores the event’s rising importance on the global schedule.
Reigning champion Dylan Frittelli returns to the field as the favorite.
Sky will broadcast the tournament live, starting at 9:30 AM on Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM on Saturday, and 9:30 AM on Sunday.
Patrick Reed is in a group with Rafa Cabrera-Bello from Spain and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen from Denmark. They start their first round on Thursday at 06:40 and their second on Friday at 11:10.
Jimmy Walker is paired with Marcel Siem from Germany and Jorge Campillo from Spain. Their first round begins at 06:30 on Thursday, followed by a second round at 11:00 on Friday.
Brandon Wu will play alongside Louis De Jager from South Africa and Manuel Elvira from Spain, teeing off first on Thursday at 07:00, with a second round on Friday at 11:30.
Jordan Gumberg joins the group with Jeff Winther from Denmark and Marcus Kinhult from Sweden. They start at 07:50 on Thursday and 12:20 on Friday.
Troy Merritt plays with Alexander Levy from France and Andrea Pavan from Italy, starting on Thursday at 11:30, continuing on Friday at 07:00.
Sean Crocker is paired with Haotong Li from China and David Ravetto from France. Their tee times are on Thursday at 12:00 and moving to Friday at 07:30.
Johannes Veerman will team up with Padraig Harrington from Ireland and Alejandro Del Rey from Spain, scheduled to start at 11:30 on Thursday and 07:00 on Friday.
| Round | Time | Player 1 | Nationality 1 | Player 2 | Nationality 2 | Player 3 | Nationality 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 06:30 | Jimmy Walker | USA | Marcel Siem | GER | Jorge Campillo | ESP |
| 1 | 06:40 | Patrick Reed | USA | Rafa Cabrera-Bello | ESP | Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | DEN |
| 1 | 07:00 | Brandon Wu | USA | Louis De Jager | RSA | Manuel Elvira | ESP |
| 1 | 07:50 | Jordan Gumberg | USA | Jeff Winther | DEN | Marcus Kinhult | SWE |
| 2 | 11:00 | Jimmy Walker | USA | Marcel Siem | GER | Jorge Campillo | ESP |
| 2 | 11:10 | Patrick Reed | USA | Rafa Cabrera-Bello | ESP | Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | DEN |
| 2 | 11:30 | Brandon Wu | USA | Louis De Jager | RSA | Manuel Elvira | ESP |
| 2 | 12:20 | Jordan Gumberg | USA | Jeff Winther | DEN | Marcus Kinhult | SWE |
At the prestigious Royal Golf Club in Al Mazrowiah, Bahrain, some of the world’s best golfers compete on a challenging par-72 course. The tournament, offering $2.5 million in prize money, is the fourth event of this year’s International Swing on the DP World Tour and is presented by Bapco Energies. This marks the company’s debut as the title sponsor in 2025, signaling the event’s growing significance on the global calendar.
Defending champion Dylan Frittelli returns to the course as the favorite.
The tournament will be broadcast on Sky, starting at 9:30 AM on Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM on Saturday, and 9:30 AM on Sunday.
Richard Mansell from England tees off alongside Mikael Lindberg of Sweden and Keita Nakajima from Japan at 6:30 a.m. in the first round. Their second-round tee time commences at 11:00 a.m.
Jack Senior, another English competitor, will be playing with Matthias Schwab from Austria and fellow Englishman Nathan Kimsey. Their starting time for the opening round is 6:50 a.m. and the second round will begin at 11:20 a.m.
John Parry from England will be joined by Laurie Canter, also from England, and Ewen Ferguson from Scotland. This group starts at 6:50 a.m. for the first round and their second round begins at 11:20 a.m.
Ross Fisher from England is grouped with George Coetzee of South Africa and Ricardo Gouveia from Portugal. They will tee off at 7:10 a.m. for their first round and 11:40 a.m. in the second round.
Marcus Armitage will participate along with compatriot Robin Williams and David Puig from Spain with tee times at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. for the first and second rounds, respectively.
| Round | Player 1 (British/Welsh/Scottish) | Player 2 | Player 3 | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard Mansell | Mikael Lindberg (SWE) | Keita Nakajima (JPN) | 06:30 |
| 1 | Jack Senior | Matthias Schwab (AUT) | Nathan Kimsey | 06:50 |
| 1 | John Parry | Laurie Canter | Ewen Ferguson (SCO) | 06:50 |
| 1 | Ross Fisher | George Coetzee (RSA) | Ricardo Gouveia (POR) | 07:10 |
| 1 | Marcus Armitage | Robin Williams | David Puig (ESP) | 11:00 |
| 2 | Marcus Armitage | Robin Williams | David Puig (ESP) | 06:30 |
| 2 | Richard Mansell | Mikael Lindberg (SWE) | Keita Nakajima (JPN) | 11:00 |
| 2 | Jack Senior | Matthias Schwab (AUT) | Nathan Kimsey | 11:20 |
| 2 | John Parry | Laurie Canter | Ewen Ferguson (SCO) | 11:20 |
| 2 | Ross Fisher | George Coetzee (RSA) | Ricardo Gouveia (POR) | 11:40 |
The English DP World Tour player Marco Penge has been banned for three months after it was revealed that he had placed bets on golf tournaments on several occasions. In addition, the Tour imposed a fine of 2,000 pounds on the Englishman. The suspension, which began on December 13, 2024, does not allow Penge to participate in tournaments again until February 13, 2025. One month of the sentence was suspended to prevent him from committing further offenses. The 26-year-old Englishman violated Rule 3(a)(i) of the Tour’s Integrity Program.
According to the DP World Tour, Penge did not place any bets on his own matches or tournament events in which he was involved. This ensured that the integrity of the competitions in question was not compromised. A DP World Tour spokesperson stated: “Penge did not place bets on himself or on the outcome of tournaments on the days he participated.”
The disciplinary committee, made up of legal and sporting experts, took into account Penge’s “immediate admission” and his cooperation, which mitigated the penalty imposed. “His candor and cooperation with the proceedings played a decisive role in the imposition of the penalty,” the spokesperson added.
Penge is not the first golfer to be sanctioned for gambling. In 2023, Vince India and Jake Staiano of the Korn Ferry Tour were hit with similar penalties. Staiano had only bet a total of 116 dollars, which was nevertheless penalized as a violation of the gambling guidelines. Marco Penge had earned a DP World Tour card in 2023 after topping the Challenge Tour Order of Merit. His first full season on the DP World Tour was bumpy. However, his good performance at the Genesis Championship in November 2024 secured him Tour status for 2025 after making the cut in Korea.
The DP World Tour tees off this week at the Nedbank Golf Challenge, held at the renowned Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa. With a Par-72 layout and a $6 million prize purse, the event promises world-class golf, featuring top players from around the globe. Defending champion Max Homa leads a strong American contingent, with live coverage available on Sky starting Thursday at 10:00 AM.
The tournament boasts a strong lineup of American players, including Max Homa, Will Zalatoris, and Johannes Veerman.
Jordan Gumberg kicks off his round at 9:21 AM. He’ll play alongside South Africa’s Ockie Strydom and Ryggs Johnston, setting the stage for an early start.
Johannes Veerman begins his round at 10:05 AM. Paired with English golfers Joseph Dean and Matthew Jordan, Veerman’s group combines a blend of American finesse with British grit.
Will Zalatoris is set to tee off at 10:38 AM. He’ll compete alongside Erik Van Rooyen from South Africa and Tom McKibbin of Northern Ireland.
Defending champion Max Homa starts his title defense at 11:11 AM. Joining him are Thriston Lawrence, representing South Africa, and Nicolai Højgaard from Denmark.
| Round | Time | Player 1 | Player 2 | Player 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09:21 | Jordan Gumberg (USA) | Ockie Strydom (RSA) | Ryggs Johnston |
| 1 | 10:05 | Johannes Veerman (USA) | Joseph Dean (ENG) | Matthew Jordan (ENG) |
| 1 | 10:38 | Will Zalatoris (USA) | Erik Van Rooyen (RSA) | Tom McKibbin (NIR) |
| 1 | 11:11 | Max Homa (USA) | Thriston Lawrence (RSA) | Nicolai Højgaard (DEN) |
The DP World Tour lands in Sun City, South Africa, this week for the iconic Nedbank Golf Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club. With its challenging Par-72 layout and a prize purse of $6 million, the tournament brings together a stellar field of international golfers. Defending champion Max Homa returns, while fans across the globe can tune in starting Thursday at 10:00 AM on Sky.
Among the many stars taking to the fairways are notable names from Britain and Scotland. Players like Grant Forrest and Ewen Ferguson are set to navigate the iconic course, paired with seasoned competitors from across the world. Here’s a closer look at their pairings and starting times:
Grant Forrest represents Scotland in a dynamic trio that includes compatriot Calum Hill and Japan’s Yuto Katsuragawa. Their 10:38 tee time positions them perfectly to tackle the morning conditions.
Ewen Ferguson, another standout from Scotland, begins his round at 10:05. He’ll be joined by Spain’s Jorge Campillo and Sweden’s Sebastian Soderberg.
Connor Syme steps onto the first tee at 11:00, playing alongside Darius Van Driel from the Netherlands and Japan’s Ryo Hisatsune.
England’s Joseph Dean shares a 10:05 tee time with Johannes Veerman from the United States, while Matthew Jordan completes the group, adding a second English presence to the pairing.
| Round | Time | Player 1 | Nationality | Player 2 | Nationality | Player 3 | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9:32 | Ewen Ferguson | SCO | Jorge Campillo | ESP | Sebastian Soderberg | SWE |
| 1 | 10:05 | Joseph Dean | ENG | Johannes Veerman | USA | Matthew Jordan | ENG |
| 1 | 10:38 | Grant Forrest | SCO | Calum Hill | SCO | Yuto Katsuragawa | JPN |
| 1 | 11:00 | Connor Syme | SCO | Darius Van Driel | NED | Ryo Hisatsune | JPN |