Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after playing a shot on the ninth hole during the DP World Tour's Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi on November 8, 2026.

McIlroy looks confident at the DP World Tour Finale

McIlroy eyes fourth Dubai title and a shot at Montgomerie's record

LIV Golf to close as $300m rescue deal falls apart

Saudi-backed breakaway league enters liquidation after failing to secure player support

Players reject proposed relaunch as league abandons plans for a 2027 season.

LIV Golf nears collapse as McIlroy slams league

Rory McIlroy criticises LIV Golf as a failed $300m rescue deal threatens its future

McIlroy is currently in Abu Dhabi for the DP World Tour

Rory McIlroy confident in UAE safety ahead of Abu Dhabi

McIlroy once again expresses confidence in UAE safety amid regional uncertainty

McIlroy is yet to win an Abu Dhabi Championship having finished runner-up four times

Aaron Rai hails Yas Links as best-conditioned course

The defending champion praises Yas Links course and dismisses regional safety concerns

Rai has enjoyed a strong 2026 season, claiming his maiden major title at the PGA Championship and cementing his place among golf’s elite.

Guardiola joins Fleetwood at Abu Dhabi golf Pro-Am

Former Man City boss reunites with Fleetwood for a round of golf at Yas Links

The pair have been friends since 2018 when Guardiola was two years into his Manchester City tenure.

Jon Rahm makes his opinion clear about Yas Links

Rahm impressed by Yas Links' pristine condition before Aldar Championship debut

Spain's Jon Rahm reacts after missing a putt on the sixteenth green on the fourth day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club, south-west of London, on September 14, 2025.

Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship returns this week

Championship Director Martina Natali looks ahead to this year’s tournament at Yas Links

Big names, thrilling competition and family fun await at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

Abu Dhabi Championship celebrates 10,000 young golfers

Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship to mark milestone of 10,000 youngsters introduced to golf

Abu Dhabi Championship celebrates 10,000 UAE youngsters introduced to golf during Year of Family

McDowell becomes latest major winner to quit Liv Golf

LIV Golf's downfall deepens as another major champion confirms his departure

Graeme McDowell won the US Open in 2010.

Winners and losers from the weekend in sport

The previous weekend was one for the unlikely heroes in sport

Check out the biggest winners and losers from the weekend in sport

McIlroy calls Dubai 'second home' ahead of 2027 return

38th edition takes place 21–24 January 2027 at Emirates Golf Club

McIlroy is the most successful player in the history of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

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