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Former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley says the DP World Tour has "a right to compete for business" after the circuit confirmed players intending to compete on LIV Golf in 2027 will not be eligible for membership. DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings told BBC Sport that players must "make a choice" over where they play next season, with the circuit adopting a significantly tougher stance towards those seeking to compete on both tours.

European Ryder Cup star Viktor Hovland appears to have withdrawn from this week's DP World India Championship. Hovland was set to tee it up at Delhi Golf Club alongside the likes of Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose and defending champion Tommy Fleetwood. But the Norwegian's name has disappeared from the entry list. Hovland committed to the tournament four months ago alongside reigning Open champion Ryan Fox, so his withdrawal is likely down to a personal reason or an injury.

Former PGA Tour player Tyler McCumber was hit with a two-stroke penalty during a PGA Tour of Australasia event over the weekend. The American had put himself in contention at the WA PGA Championship after opening with rounds of 70 and 69, leaving him tied for second heading into the weekend. But a 4-over-par 76 on Saturday derailed his challenge, with the penalty contributing to his slide down the leaderboard.

Rising PGA Tour star Jackson Koivun has urged United States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk to start honing his foursomes strategy ahead of the 2027 showdown. Furyk's dozen will clash with Luke Donald's Europe next September at Adare Manor in Ireland. The Americans have not claimed an away Ryder Cup victory since 1993 and are looking to avoid losing three in a row.

The DP World Tour have confirmed Jon Rahm will make his debut at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship next month. Rahm had not been expected to tee it up at Yas Links from 5-8 November, but his withdrawal from last week's Spanish Open had put his commitment to play five DP World Tour events this season in doubt. The two-time major champion agreed to the five-tournament requirement as part of a deal to end his stand-off with the Tour over his participation in LIV Golf.

The chief executive of the DP World Tour has warned any player signing up to LIV Golf 2.0 will be prohibited from holding membership in 2027, according to a report. Since the breakaway's launch in 2022, the PGA Tour has indefinitely banned LIV Golf players. But the DP World Tour took a softer approach, allowing them to still participate in their events providing they pay fines and serve periods of suspension for taking part in LIV tournaments without receiving official releases.

European Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy are back in action this week as the DP World Tour heads to India for the penultimate event of the 'Back 9'. The second edition of the DP World India Championship takes place at Delhi Golf Club over October 15-18. Fleetwood returns as defending champion after winning the inaugural event in 2025, while McIlroy headlines a strong international contingent that includes major champions Aaron Rai and Ryan Fox.

Twenty players have earned PGA Tour cards for the 2027 season after finishing inside the top 20 of the final Korn Ferry Tour Points List. The graduating class features emerging young talents, proven winners and several experienced professionals who have fought their way back to the sport's biggest stage. Ross Steelman finished top of the standings after recording six top-five finishes and two victories during an impressive campaign.

Ari Emanuel has revealed that Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau once approached him about investing $1 billion in a new golf league before LIV Golf launched in 2022. The entertainment mogul said he was initially enthusiastic about the proposal, believing a new competition could operate alongside the PGA Tour rather than become a direct rival.

More caddie controversy on PGA Tour David Lipsky and veteran caddie Darren Woolard have reportedly parted ways during the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, adding another chapter to an increasingly eventful season for PGA Tour player-caddie relationships. According to Golfweek, Woolard reached breaking point while working with Lipsky and effectively told the 38-year-old American to find someone else to carry his bag for Sunday's final round at Yokohama Country Club.