Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy were both in the mix at the Dubai Invitational, but it was Lowry who left with the sourest taste after an untimely double bogey on the final hole cost him his chance of a first individual win since 2022.

Ireland’s Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira from Spain both produced brilliant rounds of 68 in windy conditions to share a two-shot lead at the 2026 Dubai Invitational.

Shane Lowry and Francesco Molinari will bring Major Championship pedigree to the 2026 Dubai Invitational, with both former Open Champions confirmed for the opening event of the Race to Dubai’s international Swing at Dubai Creek Resort from January 15-18.

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy ended his historic 2025 season Down Under at the Crown Australian Open where he said the crowds were "absolutely incredible” at Royal Melbourne and that he looks forward to returning there next year.

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen saved his best until last as he fought off the challenge of Major Champion Cam Smith to claim his maiden DP World Tour title at the 2026 Crown Australian Open.

Rory McIlroy had a difficult start to his Crown Australian Open campaign where renowned Sandbelt venue Royal Melbourne made things “very tricky” for the world number two as he opened with a one-over par 72.

Five-time Major Champion and Career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy is headlining the Crown Australian Open this week as the tournament returns to the iconic Royal Melbourne Golf Club on the famed Melbourne Sandbelt.

Rory McIlroy will end an unforgettable Grand Slam winning year with a festive trip Down Under for the season-ending Crown Australian Open at Royal Melbourne.

At the end of a long season, it was two Ryder Cup team-mates who battled to the end before Rory McIlroy secured his seventh Race to Dubai title while Matt Fitzpatrick denied McIlroy in a playoff to win the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.