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McIlroy confirms return for Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links
The golfer will compete in the November 5–8 tournament, the first of two season-ending DP World Tour Play-Offs events.
Rory McIlroy will compete in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links from November 5 to 8, the golfer confirmed. The tournament is the first of two events in the season-ending DP World Tour Play-Offs. McIlroy has finished runner-up at the Abu Dhabi Championship four times and has not won the title.
Tournament schedule and format#
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Championship takes place at Yas Links from November 5 to 8. It is the opening event of the DP World Tour Play-Offs. The Play-Offs conclude with the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, where the Race to Dubai champion is determined. Aldar is the new title partner of the Abu Dhabi Championship.
McIlroy's tournament record#
McIlroy has competed in the Abu Dhabi Championship multiple times and finished second on four occasions. He has not secured a victory at Yas Links. McIlroy is the reigning Masters champion and Race to Dubai champion. He confirmed he will finish his season in the UAE for another year.
Player statement on participation#
McIlroy stated that the Abu Dhabi Championship is a tournament he looks forward to competing in. He said he would like to win the tournament after four runner-up finishes. He stated he finishes his season in the UAE and hopes to have what he described as a strong week and put himself in a position to win another Race to Dubai title.
Play-Offs structure#
The DP World Tour Play-Offs begin in Abu Dhabi before moving to Dubai for the DP World Tour Championship. The Race to Dubai champion is crowned at the conclusion of the Dubai event. McIlroy's participation adds a six-time Major champion to the field. The Abu Dhabi event serves as the first of two tournaments that determine the season's final standings.
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