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Rory McIlroy’s global tour: What his 2025 tournament schedule looks like

Rory McIlroy's global schedule. (Photo: Getty)
Rory McIlroy's global schedule. (Photo: Getty)

Rory McIlroy spoke big words about a more global future for golf at the start of 2024 – now he is putting his money where his mouth is. His tournament calendar for 2025 looks much more international than in previous years. The Northern Irishman wants to play less in the USA and focus more on tournaments that have fallen into oblivion for many professionals, especially national Opens with a long history.

Rory McIlroy: From Oakmont to Portrush

Right at the start of the summer, the first of several national championships gets underway: Rory McIlroy plays the Canadian Open, followed by the U.S. Open in Oakmont as the third major. The Travelers Championship in Connecticut is then on the agenda before things get more international – the Scottish Open on traditional links soil, followed by the Open Championship in July. However, the tournament at Royal Portrush is closer to a home game than almost any other.

This will be followed by the hot phase of the FedEx Cup play-offs in the USA. It remains to be seen whether Rory McIlroy will play all three stages. He already hinted in advance that he might miss the first event in Memphis. After that, his focus will clearly shift back towards Europe and Asia.

Finale in Asia and Australia?

September takes McIlroy to the Irish Open at the K Club – another building block in his “National Open” strategy. The flagship event of the DP World Tour, the BMW PGA Championship in Wentworth, follows immediately afterwards. After that, he will probably be part of the European Ryder Cup team. And then comes a special highlight: McIlroy’s first participation in the DP World India Championship in New Delhi – a completely new tournament that will be held for the first time in 2025.

The DP World Tour Playoffs will follow in November and December – and then another National Open date: the Australian Open at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Rory McIlroy returns to a place where he has not played for over a decade – this time with a two-year contract in his pocket. The tournaments in India and Australia are part of the “Back 9” phase of the DP World Tour and lead directly to the final in Dubai, which McIlroy also plans to play in.

Rory McIlroy’s schedule moving forward: National Open National Open (Oakmont 😉) Travelers National Open (His national) Open Championship FedEx Playoffs National Open (Irish) DPWT Flagship Ryder Cup India Championship (brand new) DPWT Playoffs National Open (Aussie) — Sean Zak (@Sean_Zak) May 21, 2025

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Jamie Donaldson at the Soudal Open

The DP World Tour Tee Times of the English Players. (Photo: Getty)

Following the season’s second major, the DP World Tour returns to European soil to usher in the eagerly awaited European Swing. First up: the Soudal Open, hosted once again by the prestigious Rinkven International Golf Club near Antwerp. The historic par-71 course, among Belgium’s finest, will see players vie for a prize fund of $2.75 million. Defending champion Nacho Elvira of Spain is back to protect his title. Coverage begins daily at 1:00 PM (CET) on Sky Sports and DAZN.

DP World Tour Tee Times

Scott Jamieson will be one of the first players out on Thursday morning, teeing off at 07:30 from Tee 1. The Scotsman is paired with England’s Matthew Southgate and Jayden Trey Schaper of South Africa. His second round begins on Friday at 12:30 from Tee 10.

Ewen Ferguson, another Scottish contender, opens his tournament ten minutes later at 07:50 from Tee 1. He plays alongside Daniel Hillier (New Zealand) and Lev Grinberg. Ferguson returns to the course on Friday at 12:50, this time from Tee 10.

Calum Hill, who’s been steadily building form in recent months, starts at 08:40 on Thursday from Tee 1. He’s joined by South African Brandon Stone and Germany’s Yannik Paul. Their second round begins at 13:40 on Friday from Tee 10.

Representing Wales, Jamie Donaldson tees off Thursday afternoon at 13:40 from Tee 1. The veteran is grouped with England’s Callum Shinkwin and American Troy Merritt — a trio with plenty of international experience. Donaldson’s Friday round starts at 08:40 from Tee 10.

Grant Forrest, also flying the flag for Scotland, is among the later starters on Thursday. He begins at 14:30 from Tee 1, alongside Italy’s Francesco Laporta and Jordan Gumberg from the USA. The group returns to action on Friday morning at 09:30 from Tee 10.

RoundTimePlayerNationalityPartners
107:30Scott JamiesonScotlandMatthew Southgate (ENG), Jayden Trey Schaper (RSA)
107:50Ewen FergusonScotlandDaniel Hillier (NZL), Lev Grinberg
108:40Calum HillScotlandBrandon Stone (RSA), Yannik Paul (GER)
212:30Scott JamiesonScotlandMatthew Southgate (ENG), Jayden Trey Schaper (RSA)
212:50Ewen FergusonScotlandDaniel Hillier (NZL), Lev Grinberg
213:40Calum HillScotlandBrandon Stone (RSA), Yannik Paul (GER)
113:40Jamie DonaldsonWalesCallum Shinkwin (ENG), Troy Merritt (USA)
114:30Grant ForrestScotlandFrancesco Laporta (ITA), Jordan Gumberg (USA)
208:40Jamie DonaldsonWalesCallum Shinkwin (ENG), Troy Merritt (USA)
209:30Grant ForrestScotlandFrancesco Laporta (ITA), Jordan Gumberg (USA)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Sean Crocker and More in Belgium

The DP World Tour Tee Times of the American Players. (Photo: Getty)

After the season’s second major, the DP World Tour heads back to European soil to kick off the much-anticipated European Swing. Leading the way is the Soudal Open, once again taking place at the renowned Rinkven International Golf Club near Antwerp. This historic par-71 layout—one of Belgium’s premier courses—sets the stage as players compete for a $2.75 million prize purse. Spain’s Nacho Elvira returns to defend his title. Daily coverage starts at 1:00 PM (CET) on Sky Sports and DAZN.

DP World Tour Tee Times for American Players

Sean Crocker begins his campaign in Belgium on Thursday at 9:00 AM from Tee 1. The American is paired with Ugo Coussaud of France and fellow Englishman Dan Bradbury. Their second round is set for Friday at 2:00 PM, this time from Tee 10.

Brandon Wu, another American in the field, will look to find early rhythm as he tees off Thursday at 9:20 AM from Tee 1, alongside Wil Besseling (Netherlands) and Loris Maquet. Wu’s group returns on Friday at 2:20 PM from Tee 10.

Johannes Veerman opens his tournament on Thursday afternoon at 12:40 PM, starting from Tee 1. He joins Dylan Naidoo (South Africa) and Pablo Larrazábal (Spain) in what promises to be a dynamic group. Their second round gets underway early Friday morning at 7:40 AM from Tee 10.

Veteran Troy Merritt will take on the Rinkven layout starting Thursday at 1:40 PM from Tee 1, paired with South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli and Spain’s Adrian Otaegui. Merritt’s Friday tee time is scheduled for 8:40 AM from Tee 10.

Lucas Bjerregaard (DEN) welcomes Corey Shaun of the U.S. to a group that also features England’s Marcus Armitage. Their first tee time is Thursday at 2:00 PM from Tee 1, with the second round following Friday morning at 9:00 AM from Tee 10.

RoundTimePlayerNationalityPartnersNationality
109:00 AMSean CrockerUSAUgo Coussaud, Dan BradburyFRA, ENG
202:00 PMSean CrockerUSAUgo Coussaud, Dan BradburyFRA, ENG
109:20 AMBrandon WuUSAWil Besseling, Loris MaquetNED, BEL
202:20 PMBrandon WuUSAWil Besseling, Loris MaquetNED, BEL
112:40 PMJohannes VeermanUSADylan Naidoo, Pablo LarrazábalRSA, ESP
207:40 AMJohannes VeermanUSADylan Naidoo, Pablo LarrazábalRSA, ESP
101:40 PMTroy MerrittUSADylan Frittelli, Adrian OtaeguiRSA, ESP
208:40 AMTroy MerrittUSADylan Frittelli, Adrian OtaeguiRSA, ESP
102:00 PMCorey ShaunUSALucas Bjerregaard, Marcus ArmitageDEN, ENG
209:00 AMCorey ShaunUSALucas Bjerregaard, Marcus ArmitageDEN, ENG
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OWGR: Jon Rahm out of Top 50

(Foto: Getty)
(Foto: Getty)

The Genesis Invitational caused some movement in the top 10 of the world rankings. At the top of the world golf rankings, Scottie Scheffler unsurprisingly remains in first place, followed by Xander Schauffele in second, while Rory McIlroy missed out on catching up with Schauffele thanks to a mediocre weekend performance. Ludvig Aberg’s win sees him move up from 6th to 4th place, while Collin Morikawa and Hideki Matsuyama both drop one place as a result. Places 7 to 10 include Wyndham Clark, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Thomas, who improved from 11th to 9th with a top finish at Torrey Pines, and Tommy Fleetwood, who moved up from 12th to the top 10. Thomas is back in the world’s top 10 for the first time since the spring of 2023.

Further down, Jon Rahm drops out of the top 50 in the world rankings for the first time since 2017. Since his switch to LIV in December 2023, he has missed out on quite a few world ranking points and is ranked 52nd this week. Interestingly, team-mate Hatton, who switched at a similar time, is still successfully holding his own in the top 10 thanks to his excellent record on the DP World Tour, including two victories.

See the complete Official World Golf Ranking here

How the OWGR works

The World Golf Ranking lists all professional golfers who have collected world ranking points. It refers to the last two years. Points collected more than two years ago expire at the end of the corresponding calendar week. The player who has the best points average in relation to the number of tournaments played is at the top of the world golf ranking list and not necessarily the player who has collected the most points in absolute terms (points collected: number of tournaments played). The maximum number of tournaments included in the World Golf Ranking is 52. If a player plays more in the relevant scoring period, the last 52 results are counted. The minimum divisor is 40. How many points are awarded for the World Golf Ranking for a tournament depends on the strength of the field taking part.

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DP World Tour Tee Times: Patrick Reed and Others in Bahrain

DP World Tour: The Tee Times of the US players at the Bahrain Championship. (Photo: Getty)

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.

DP World Tour Tee Times

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
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Richard Mansell and Jack Senior in Bahrain

DP World Tour: The Tee Times of the British players at the Bahrain Championship. (Photo: Getty)

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.

DP World Tour Tee Times

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
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Gambling in golf: DP World Tour pro suspended for golf betting

DP World Tour pro Marco Penge is suspended for match-fixing (Photo: Getty)
DP World Tour pro Marco Penge is suspended for match-fixing (Photo: Getty)

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.

No betting on own games according to DP World Tour

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.

Gambling in golf

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.

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DP World Tour: Defending Champion Max Homa Tees Off at African Major

DP World Tour: Tee Times for the Nedbank Golf Challenge. (Photos: Getty)

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.

Tee Times of the American Contingent

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.

DP World Tour Tee Times

RoundTimePlayer 1Player 2Player 3
109:21Jordan Gumberg (USA)Ockie Strydom (RSA)Ryggs Johnston
110:05Johannes Veerman (USA)Joseph Dean (ENG)Matthew Jordan (ENG)
110:38Will Zalatoris (USA)Erik Van Rooyen (RSA)Tom McKibbin (NIR)
111:11Max Homa (USA)Thriston Lawrence (RSA)Nicolai Højgaard (DEN)
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DP World Tour Tee Times: Grant Forrest and Ewen Ferguson at Africas Major

DP World Tour: Tee Times for the Nedbank Golf Challenge. (Photos: Getty)

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.

DP World Tour Tee Times for British and Scottish Golfers

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.

DP World Tour Tee Times

RoundTimePlayer 1NationalityPlayer 2NationalityPlayer 3Nationality
19:32Ewen FergusonSCOJorge CampilloESPSebastian SoderbergSWE
110:05Joseph DeanENGJohannes VeermanUSAMatthew JordanENG
110:38Grant ForrestSCOCalum HillSCOYuto KatsuragawaJPN
111:00Connor SymeSCODarius Van DrielNEDRyo HisatsuneJPN
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World record: mega putt and holed rescue shot

A new putting world record at the DP World Tour. (Image: Getty)
A new putting world record at the DP World Tour. (Image: Getty)

A few more trick shots: Others can also do something special with the club. For example, Australian David Micheluzzi, who landed a shot over 127.1 meters on the seventh hole of Yas Links in a special competition as part of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, which the DP World Tour has now announced as the longest putt ever holed outside of an official tournament for the Guinness Book of Records. Although this caused some controversy in the comments, Micheluzzi’s “push” is still worth seeing. Incidentally, 65 players took part in the challenge, including Yannik Paul, Tommy Fleetwood, Min Woo Lee, Robert MacIntyre and Justin Rose.

Or the recovery shot played by eventual winner Jiyai Shin at the Women’s Australian Open at Kingston Heath Golf Club: