McIlroy set for Dubai return at DP World Tour Championship in November

Seven-time Race to Dubai champion Rory McIlroy will tee it up at the DP World Tour Championship from November 12-15 at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, as he bids to draw level with Colin Montgomerie's record haul of eight Harry Vardon Trophies.

The reigning European Number One sits second in the Race to Dubai Rankings Delivered by DP World, with leader Patrick Reed, who is also confirmed in the world-class field bound for Dubai, firmly in his sights.

The Northern Irishman more than halved the gap to the American at last month's BMW PGA Championship, where a closing 68 at Wentworth Club earned him a share of second in the prestigious event.

The World Number Two returns to Dubai on the back of a historic Masters defence earlier this year.

Having completed the career Grand Slam at Augusta National last year, he successfully defended the Green Jacket in April to become only the fourth back-to-back Masters champion, after Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods.

The 37-year-old also boasts a formidable record on the Earth course, having won the DP World Tour Championship on three occasions in 2012, 2015 and 2024.

“I’ve always loved coming to Dubai, and I’ve had some great days on the Earth course, so I’m really looking forward to being back for the DP World Tour Championship,” said McIlroy, a 21-time winner on the DP World Tour.

Now in its 18th year, the DP World Tour Championship is one of Dubai's leading sporting and social events.

Entry is free on Thursday, November 12, with pre-registration on DP World's official website, while General Admission tickets for Friday to Sunday are available from AED 160.

Children aged 17 and under go free across all four days, although their tickets must still be registered in advance.

Groups of eight or more can save with discounted General Admission tickets.