DP World Tour
DP World Tour overhauls calendar concept for 2024 season
The DP World Tour has unveiled a substantially revamped schedule for its 2024 season, including a record prize purse of $148.5m (€135.8m), stating its plans reinforce the former European Tour’s claim to be “golf’s global Tour”.
Buffalo Trace Distillery makes UK move with DP World Tour sponsorship
US-based whiskey brand Buffalo Trace Distillery has signed with the DP World Tour to sponsor three prestige tournaments in the UK, including Scotland’s preeminent event – the Scottish Open.
DOJ set to probe PGA Tour merger
The commercial merger between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to face further scrutiny after it was reported that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) w…
PGA Tour, DP World Tour and PIF agree bombshell commercial merger
The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are to merge commercial operations under common ownership in a shock tripartite agreement that ends all pending litigation r…
Genesis backs DP World Tour’s new Korean event
Korean luxury car brand Genesis has been announced as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Korea Championship, a new golf event that will be co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the Korea Professional…
DP World Tour ‘wins’ legal battle against LIV Golf
Golf’s DP World Tour has refused to officially comment on reports that it has won an arbitration case against players who defected to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
OlyBet bags DP World Tour’s first ‘Official Betting Operator’ deal in Europe
The DP World Tour has named OlyBet, a subsidiary of Olympic Entertainment Group AS, as its first-ever ‘Official Betting Operator’ in Europe in a two-year sponsorship.
Standard Chartered signs as Associate Partner of DP World Tour
International banking group Standard Chartered has become an Associate Partner and ‘Official Banking Partner’ of the DP World Tour in a multi-year agreement.
Ziggo bolsters golf offering with new DP World Tour, PGA Tour deals
Dutch pay-TV operator and telco Ziggo has bolstered its golf portfolio by securing deals for both the DP World Tour and PGA Tour rights
Hero replaces Slync.io as Dubai Desert Classic title sponsor
Indian motorcycle company Hero MotoCorp has signed as the new title sponsor of the Dubai Desert Classic, the second Rolex Series event of the 2023 DP World Tour season.
DP World Tour, PGA Tour expand association with KPGA
The DP World Tour and PGA Tour have expanded their relationship with the Korea Professional Golfers’ Association (KPGA), with a new $2m (€1.9m) tournament to debut in the country next year.
BMW targets young golf audience with DP World Tour renewal
The DP World Tour and BMW Group have signed a five-year sponsorship extension that will see the German luxury car brand remain an official partner and the official car of the DP World Tour until the end…
PGA Tour and DP World Tour strike partnership with Japan Golf Tour
The world's two biggest men's golf tours, the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour, have agreed a new alliance with Japan's professional tour under which the top Japanese men's golfers each season can join the…
Jumeirah to remain home of DP World Tour Championship
Jumeirah Golf Estates has agreed a 10-year contract extension that will see the DP World Tour’s season-ending tournament remain in Dubai, while the European golf organisation has strengthened its alliance w…
Emirates extends backing of DP World Tour Championship, Race to Dubai returns
Emirates has strengthened its commitment to the DP World Tour by extending its sponsorship deal with the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, while the men’s golf tour has rekindled its Race to D…
DP World Tour creates metaverse tournament, Belgian FA launches on Roblox
The DP World Tour has announced it will be the first professional golf tour to launch a tournament in the metaverse, through an agreement with virtual reality golf game Golf5 eClub
DP World Tour ups prize fund, guarantees player earnings
Golf’s DP World Tour has announced that its 2023 schedule will offer an overall prize fund of $144.2m (€147.1m)
DP World Tour flags ticketing and hospitality uplift at key tournaments
Golf’s DP World Tour has reported record ticket sales across four key tournaments during the summer, with 20 sold-out days for general admission tickets and premium hospitality at the BMW PGA Championship, S…