Golf news from Dubai and the UAE
Tournaments, players, venues and the business of UAE golf
Independent English-language coverage of golf in the UAE, with roughly nine in ten stories focused on Dubai.
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Sergio Garcia targets Ryder Cup return in 2027
Sergio Garcia wants to be involved in the 2027 Ryder Cup, either as a player or vice-captain. Sky Sports Golf reported that his time on LIV Golf appears to be coming to an end.
8 Oct 2026
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Tom Kim wins Asian Games gold to secure military exemption
Tom Kim won gold at the Asian Games, a result that secures an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. The achievement protects the South Korean golfer’s ability to continue his professional career.
5 Oct 2026
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Michael Stewart sets career-best finish at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Michael Stewart recorded a career-best fourth-place finish at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, according to BBC Sport Golf. The result has left the Scotland player with a decision to make about his professional path.
5 Oct 2026
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Robert MacIntyre warned after drone complaint at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Robert MacIntyre was spoken to by a DP World Tour rules official during the opening round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after his frustration with broadcast drones came to a head. BBC Sport Golf reported that MacIntyre said the drones used for coverage “drives me insane”.
2 Oct 2026
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Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter return to DP World Tour at Alfred Dunhill Links
Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter made their return to DP World Tour competition at the Alfred Dunhill Links, according to BBC Sport Golf. The pair had not appeared on the circuit for almost four years.
2 Oct 2026
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Robert MacIntyre calls for The Open to return regularly to Carnoustie and Muirfield
Robert MacIntyre has urged The Open to return more regularly to Carnoustie and Muirfield, according to BBC Sport. The Scotland number one said both historic courses should be part of the rota again.
1 Oct 2026
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FedEx Open de France 2026 prize money payout breakdown
The FedEx Open de France 2026 prize money payout has been set out in reported tournament breakdowns after the event at Le Golf National. Coverage from golf publishers details the purse distribution and how the DP World Tour field shared the money.
29 Sept 2026
Courses
Golf courses in Dubai
- Emirates Golf Club — Majlis
championship · 18 holes
- Emirates Golf Club — Faldo
championship · 18 holes
- Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club — Championship
championship · 18 holes
- Jumeirah Golf Estates — Earth
championship · 18 holes
- Jumeirah Golf Estates — Fire
championship · 18 holes
- Arabian Ranches Golf Club — Main course
desert championship · 18 holes
Calendar
Upcoming golf in Dubai
- 5 Nov 2026Abu Dhabi Championship 2026Yas Links Golf Course, Abu Dhabi
- 12 Nov 2026DP World Tour Championship, Dubai 2026Jumeirah Golf Estates, Earth Course, Dubai
- 18 Jan 2027Ras Al Khaimah Championship 2027Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah
- 25 Jan 2027Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2027Emirates Golf Club, Majlis Course, Dubai
Guides
Practical guides
- How the Race to Dubai works
The DP World Tour's season-long ranking ends in Dubai every November. Here is what the standings actually mean by the time the finale arrives.
- What tournament week is like in the UAE
When the tour comes to Abu Dhabi or Dubai, the whole golf city shifts. Here is how to plan the week, whether you are watching or playing.
- Golf in the Gulf heat: how the season actually works
The UAE golf year is shaped by temperature more than by anything else. This is how clubs, tours and players work around it.