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The DP World Tour opened the calendar year with the 2026 Dubai Invitational at Dubai Creek Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Dubai Invitational served as the opening event on the Race to Dubai’s International Swing and was played concurrently with a three-day Pro-Am team event, with Sunday featuring professionals only. The bi-annual event consisted of 60 professional DP World Tour golfers and 60 amateur golfers.
Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and five-time Major champion Rory McIlroy were joined by a world-class field of Major champions, Ryder Cup stars and DP World Tour winners at Dubai Creek Resort from January 15-18.
Former Masters champions Danny Willett and Patrick Reed both made their tournament debuts as the opening event of the Race to Dubai’s International Swing teed off. Reed claimed his Major breakthrough at the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National, while Willett secured his Green Jacket two years earlier in 2016.
Three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington added further pedigree to the field. The Irishman won consecutive Open Championships in 2007 and 2008 before claiming the 2008 PGA Championship.
Dubai resident Paul Waring made just his second start since July following his return from injury. The Englishman, who won the 2024 Abu Dhabi Championship, looked to impress on home soil as he continued his comeback.
The field also included 2023 DP World Tour Championship winner Nicolai Højgaard, along with a host of DP World Tour winners such as Matteo Manassero, Tom McKibbin, David Puig, Dubai-based Thorbjørn Olesen, Matt Wallace, Eugenio Chacarra, Niklas Norgaard and the UAE’s own Adrian Otaegui.
They were joined by previously announced stars including former Open champions Shane Lowry and Francesco Molinari, as well as Ryan Fox and Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen.
Nacho Elvira came out on top with a nerveless display during a roller coaster final round to claim his third DP World Tour title at the 2026 Dubai Invitational.
Here’s the prize money breakdown for each golfer at the 2026 Dubai Invitational
1. Nacho Elvira — €400,526.82
2. Daniel Hillier — €258,404.40
T3. Julien Guerrier — €113,267.26
T3. Shane Lowry — €113,267.26
T3. Rory McIlroy — €113,267.26
T3. David Puig — €113,267.26
T7. Marcus Armitage — €61,442.82
T7. Thorbjørn Olesen — €61,442.82
T7. Matt Wallace — €61,442.82
T10. Dylan Frittelli — €45,077.21
T10. Thriston Lawrence — €45,077.21
T10. Antoine Rozner — €45,077.21
T13. Angel Ayora — €39,945.01
T13. Marcel Siem — €39,945.01
T15. Eugenio Chacarra — €34,561.59
T15. Jacques Kruyswijk — €34,561.59
T15. Oliver Lindell — €34,561.59
T15. Adrian Otaegui — €34,561.59
19. Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen — €31,008.53
T20. Ewen Ferguson — €28,424.48
T20. Grant Forrest — €28,424.48
T20. Joost Luiten — €28,424.48
T20. Shaun Norris — €28,424.48
T20. Jayden Schaper — €28,424.48
25. Tommy Fleetwood — €25,840.44
26. Patrick Reed — €24,979.09
T27. Ryan Fox — €23,256.40
T27. Joakim Lagergren — €23,256.40
T27. Paul Waring — €23,256.40
T30. Dan Bradbury — €20,887.69
T30. Jacob Skov Olesen — €20,887.69
T30. Connor Syme — €20,887.69
T33. Ryggs Johnston — €18,562.05
T33. Frederic Lacroix — €18,562.05
T33. Junghwan Lee — €18,562.05
T33. Guido Migliozzi — €18,562.05
T33. Niklas Norgaard — €18,562.05
T38. Daniel Gavins — €15,881.10
T38. Angel Hidalgo — €15,881.10
T38. Matteo Manassero — €15,881.10
T38. Tom McKibbin — €15,881.10
T42. Martin Couvra — €14,212.24
T42. Alejandro del Rey — €14,212.24
T42. Darius van Driel — €14,212.24
45. Danny Willett — €13,350.89
46. Padraig Harrington — €12,920.22
T47. Calum Hill — €11,628.20
T47. Rikuya Hoshino — €11,628.20
T47. Yuto Katsuragawa — €11,628.20
T47. Francesco Molinari — €11,628.20
T47. Nicolai von Dellingshausen — €11,628.20
T52. Nicolai Højgaard — €10,120.84
T52. Andy Sullivan — €10,120.84
T54. Pablo Larrazábal — €9,259.49
T54. Johannes Veerman — €9,259.49
56. Ockie Strydom — €8,613.48
57. David Ravetto — €8,355.08
58. Dylan Naidoo — €8,096.67
RETD. Ashun Wu — €7,709.06
RETD. Richard Mansell — €7,709.06
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