For Rory McIlroy to be denied another season-long Race to Dubai title, Marco Penge is going to have to pull off the biggest win yet of his breakthrough year on the European tour.

Rory McIlroy is targeting a seventh Race To Dubai title this week, and his chances might have increased after his leading rival at the DP World Tour Championship was struck down by illness

Rory McIlroy says he has spent 18 years chasing something. He finally got the grand prize this year at the Masters to complete the Grand Slam.

The DP World Tour has announced the inauguration of The Rory McIlroy Award, which will be presented to the player who performs best across all four majors starting in 2026.

The full team rosters for the Optum Golf Channel Games featuring Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have been unveiled. McIlroy’s team for the new, rapid-fire competition will consist of Shane Lowry, Haotong Li and Luke Donald, while Scheffler will counter with Sam Burns, Luke Clanton and Keegan Bradley.

Rory McIlroy has had a long, successful year. He could put a great bow on it in Dubai this weekend, so long as two players don't stop him.

Rory McIlroy may have completed the career Grand Slam in 2025, but there is a growing sense he might not reach double digits in major titles. McIlroy’s rise was rapid.

McIlroy's team consists of Shane Lowry, Haotong Li and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald. Scheffler will trot out a lineup that includes Sam Burns, Luke Clanton and U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley.