DP World Tour 2026: Key Dates and Venues for Golf Majors and Rolex Series Events

The DP World Tour has outlined its schedule for 2026, showcasing an extensive lineup of at least 42 tournaments across a minimum of 25 countries. Among the notable changes, the prestigious Amgen Irish Open will transition from The K Club to a course owned by Donald Trump in Doonbeg, County Clare.

Rolex Series Events in 2026

The 2026 season will maintain the five established Rolex Series events, which include:

• Hero Dubai Desert Classic (January)
• Genesis Scottish Open (July)
• BMW PGA Championship (September)
• Abu Dhabi Championship (November)
• DP World Tour Championship (November)

These events are critical to the tour’s profile, attracting top talent from around the globe.

Opening Swing Events

The DP World Tour 2026 kicks off with the Opening Swing beginning on November 27, 2025, with the BMW Australian PGA Championship, where David Puig claimed victory. Following this, several key tournaments will occur through December, including:

• December 4-7: Australian Open
• December 4-7: Nedbank Golf Challenge
• December 11-14: Alfred Dunhill Championship
• December 18-21: AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, held at Heritage La Réserve Golf Club.

International Swing

The International Swing is set for January 2026, starting with the Dubai Invitational from January 16-19. Other significant tournaments during this swing include:

• Hero Dubai Desert Classic from January 22-25.
• The Bahrain Championship will be held from January 29-February 1.
• An additional Middle East event will take place from February 5-8 (venue TBA).

The January calendar also features the Magical Kenya Open and the Investec South African Open Championship, building momentum for the season.

Asian Swing

The tour will transition into the Asian Swing in March, highlighted by significant events such as:

• Hainan Classic from March 19-22.
• The Hero Indian Open from March 26-29.
• The Masters, a cornerstone of the golfing calendar, will occur April 9-12 at Augusta National Golf Club.

Following these, the Volvo China Open and the Turkish Airlines Open complete this segment of the schedule.

European Swing

As the tour shifts to Europe, the European Swing will commence in May, featuring:

• Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship (May 7-10).
• The PGA Championship will take place from May 14-17.
• Other notable tournaments include the Soudal Open and the Austrian Alpine Open, leading to events such as the KLM Open and the US Open.

This period is pivotal as players gear up for representation in major championships.

Closing Swing

The Closing Swing will commence in July, highlighted by established tournaments:

• Genesis Scottish Open (July 9-12).
• The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale (July 16-19).
• An array of events, including the Danish Golf Championship in August and the Betfred British Masters, further solidify this exciting phase.

Back 9 Events

Following the closure of the summer swing, the Back 9 Events will commence in late August, highlighted by:

• The Omega European Masters from September 3-6.
• The Amgen Irish Open is set for September 10-13 at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel.
• The BMW PGA Championship on September 17-20 is a pivotal event ahead of the season’s finale.

DP World Tour Play-offs

The season concludes with the DP World Tour play-offs, beginning with the Abu Dhabi Championship from November 5-8. This is followed by the grand finale, the DP World Tour Championship, scheduled for November 12-15 in Dubai, a highlight not to be missed.

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