David Law is set to make a strong return to the DP World Tour after an impressive 2025 season on the Challenge Tour. Finishing second on the Road to Mallorca Rankings, Law secured two wins and two runner-up finishes, demonstrating consistency and skill that will surely make an impact at the higher level.
The par three 16th hole at the Alfred Dunhill Championship is one of the most exciting and challenging holes on the course. This week, players faced tricky pin placements and swirling winds that tested their precision and nerve.
The Nedbank Golf Challenge, held annually at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa, is one of the most prestigious events on the DP World Tour. Known as “Africa’s Major,” the tournament attracts a strong international field and delivers memorable moments on and off the course.
Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul from the LPGA Tour rank among the 15 highest-paid female athletes in the world in 2025.
Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul of the LPGA Tour rank among the 15 highest-paid female athletes in the world in 2025.
Kazuki Higa, the current Order of Merit leader on the Asian Tour, showcased his impressive pace and skill by playing three holes in under a minute at the Saudi Open presented by PIF. This remarkable feat highlights not only his golfing ability but also his efficiency on the course, a rare combination in professional golf.
While the LPGA and PGA Tours team up in Florida, the Alfred Dunhill Championship returns to Johannesburg after two decades.
The Alfred Dunhill Championship, a staple event on the DP World Tour, is making a significant change this year. For the first time since 2004, the tournament will not be held at Leopard Creek but will instead move to Royal Johannesburg Golf Club.
If you want to stay active during the winter and not put your clubs away until spring, there are a few important rules and tips to follow—besides dressing appropriately. We’ve summarized the key points for winter golf.
During the colder months, golf course grounds are often wet, muddy, or even snow-covered. To protect the course while still allowing fair play, clubs may implement special rules like preferred lies.
This rule can be applied from November through March, allowing players to move the ball within a specified distance—usually one scorecard length—on closely mown areas, without getting closer to the hole. Always check with your club to see if this rule is in effect.
When preferred lies are allowed, players must mark the ball before lifting it and may clean it before placing it back. Incorrect application can lead to a two-stroke penalty or loss of hole. If the ball is embedded—partially below the surface in its own pitch mark—free relief is permitted in the general area, excluding bunkers, greens, penalty areas, and tee boxes.
If preferred lies are not allowed, clubs may still permit cleaning the ball. In that case, the ball can be marked, lifted, cleaned, and returned to the exact same spot.
If snow is present but the course remains open, players face unique conditions. Snow and natural ice can be treated either as loose impediments or temporary water, at the player’s discretion. If treated as loose impediments, they may be removed without moving the ball. If the ball moves, it must be replaced and a penalty stroke is assessed. Failure to replace it results in an additional penalty.
If snow is considered temporary water, relief may be taken at the nearest snow-free spot that offers full relief. This applies to the general area and greens. In bunkers, relief outside the bunker incurs a penalty stroke.
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The Alfred Dunhill Championship is set to take place at a stunning venue this week, marking the fourth event of the Opening Swing on the 2026 DP World Tour schedule. This tournament, held in South Africa, consistently attracts a strong field of players eager to kick off their season in style.