News Summary:
Bernd Wiesberger, an Austrian golfer with eight DP World Tour titles, expressed excitement to compete in Shanghai on April 24, 2026, following recent top-15 finishes at the Investec South African Open Championship and Joberg Open. His last win on the tour occurred in March 2021. This followed the announcement on April 22, 2026, that the 2026 Volvo China Open offered a $2.75 million purse, with the winner claiming $467,500, a standard 17 percent payout according to the DP World Tour’s prize money distribution chart. Eugenio Chacarra, Freddy Schott, and Thirston Lawrence headlined the tournament field. Earlier, on April 21, 2026, the DP World Tour partnered with Amazon Leo, becoming the first professional sports organization to utilize Amazon Leo as its official satellite connectivity partner. The tour plans to deploy low Earth orbit (LEO) terminals at tournament venues starting in 2026, leveraging over 3000 LEO satellites to deliver high-speed internet to underserved locations. Also on April 21, 2026, Eugenio Chacarra sharpened his competitive edge on the Korn Ferry Tour in Tulum, Mexico, during an off week in the Race to Dubai schedule after the Masters Tournament.
Subscribe for full access to European Tour (DP World Tour Golf)'s profile