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Tyrrell Hatton took a one-stroke lead into the final round of the 2026 DP World Tour Championship as much of the intrigue focused on the battle behind him with Rory McIlroy keeping his hopes alive of a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title.

Rory McIlroy strengthened his bid for a record-tying eighth Race to Dubai title after carding a second-round 70 to share the halfway lead with Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton at the DP World Tour Championship.

Jose Luis Ballester and Rocco Repetto Taylor shared victory at the Final Stage of DP World Tour Qualifying School at INFINITUM, Spain as 20 players earned their DP World Tour cards for the 2027 season, while lone Irish player Niall Kearney missed out.

Northern Ireland’s Beth Coulter has had a whirlwind rookie season on the LET Access Series (LETAS), becoming the first Irish woman to win on her professional debut at the Women’s Irish Challenge in Malahide.

Rory McIlroy is drawing on past success at the Earth course as he bids to match Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Race to Dubai titles at this week’s DP World Tour Championship.

The R&A confirmed The 157th Open will be played at Carnoustie from July 15-22, 2029, which means Portmarnock’s hopes of hosting the oldest Major in golf will have to wait.

Jon Rahm wrapped up a stellar Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship debut by claiming a two-shot win and a record-breaking sixth Rolex Series title at Yas Links, while Rory McIlroy finished third to keep his Race to Dubai hope alive.

The Golf Ireland Men’s and Women’s High Performance Panels for 2027 have been announced today with 25 players gaining selection.

LIV Golf appears to be on the verge of collapse after its latest rescue plan has been abandoned, with Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy suggesting the crisis could ultimately provide professional golf with an opportunity to rebuild.

Ireland’s Brendan Lawlor said he was delighted with news that ISPS HANDA were confirmed as the first title partner of the G4D Open, the signature championship for golfers with disabilities hosted in partnership by the R&A and DP World Tour.

On a weekend when Liam Nolan secured his DP World Tour card for 2027, three other Irish players have also kept their hopes alive by coming through Qualifying School to reach next week’s finals stage at the INFINITUM Resort in Spain.

Ireland will have another player on the DP World Tour in 2027 after Galway’s Liam Nolan stuck to the task at the HotelPlanner Tour’s season-ending Rolex Grand Final in Mallorca.