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McIlroy backs LIV ban as DP World signs partnership

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 2:40 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Rory McIlroy entered the DP World India Championship to chase the Race to Dubai title.
He backed the DP World Tour’s new ban on LIV Golf players for 2027 events.
DP World announced a multi-year partnership providing personalized fitness and recovery trailers at every tournament he plays.
A win would give him 5,000 ranking points and tie Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Order of Merit titles.

History

Historical Context

During 2009, when Europe held $37.1 trillion in assets and the Lisbon Treaty took effect, the European Tour renamed its Order of Merit the Race to Dubai, adding a $1 million champion bonus and securing DP World as title sponsor. The rebrand leveraged Europe’s strong financial position to boost global golf’s commercial appeal.

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Story summary

Rory McIlroy entered the DP World India Championship to chase the Race to Dubai title.
He backed the DP World Tour’s new ban on LIV Golf players for 2027 events.
DP World announced a multi-year partnership providing personalized fitness and recovery trailers at every tournament he plays.
A win would give him 5,000 ranking points and tie Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Order of Merit titles.

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