European Tour (DP World Tour Golf)

https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dpworldtour/

European Tour, also known as DP World Tour Golf, is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1972, the organization employs approximately 510 individuals and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The company specializes in spectator sports. It operates as a men's professional golf tour in Europe, also legally known as the PGA European Tour or the European Tour Group, and is currently titled the DP World Tour for sponsorship reasons. The organization also operates the European Senior Tour, which caters to players aged 50 or older, and the developmental Challenge Tour, which is the second tier of men’s professional golf in Europe.

Revenue

Founded

1972

Headcount

505

Headquarters

United Kingdom

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Rory McIlroy backed the PGA Tour's announcement of a two-tier system commencing in 2028, a move considered vital by PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp for securing future TV rights deals starting in 2031. This development followed a joint statement on June 17, where the DP World Tour, alongside the PGA Tour, USGA, and R&A, announced a delay in the planned distance rollback and a reevaluation of the approach. Earlier, on June 15, five-time DP World Tour winner Patrick Reed confirmed his return to the Open d’Italia. Reed is set to compete in Italy's national open with a field that includes Major winner Danny Willett and European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald, marking his second appearance in the event after a tied 29th finish in 2024.

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Jul

8th

2026

08:15

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Genesis Scottish Open: Top PGA DFS Picks, Values, and Sleepers for Large-Field Tournaments on DraftKings

The PGA TOUR is in Scotland this week for its annual stop at the Renaissance Club just before The Open Championship. The Scottish Open has been a regular week of prep just before the final major of the year for many years, and the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour have co-sanctioned the event since 2022.

Fantasylabs

Jul

7th

2026

01:00

Events, ESG, B2B Tag

Scottish Open sets new sustainability benchmark by embracing hydrogen and solar power

Significant sections of the tournament site at Renaissance Club will be powered by green hydrogen, producing zero emissions, while the Fan Village’s main stage and merchandise shop will be powered by solar. Green Hydrogen The main hydrogen compound is located between the 1st and 15th holes and comprises two 250kWh hydrogen power units (HPUs) with an integrated Battery Energy Storage System.

Golf Australia Magazine

Jul

6th

2026

01:00

ESG, B2B Tag

Genesis Scottish Open sets new sustainability benchmark by embracing hydrogen and solar power

DP World Tour Golf

Jun

24th

2026

00:00

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Rory McIlroy support crucial as PGA Tour plots strategy to get a proper share of $30bn US TV rights

Getting Rory McIlroy on board is crucial for CEO Brian Rolapp in his battle to ensure the PGA Tour secures a good TV rights deal when it begins renegotiating its contracts in 2031. So it was telling that the Masters champion issued an official statement backing Tuesday’s announcement that the PGA Tour will have a two-tier system starting in 2028.

Irish Independent

Jun

17th

2026

12:24

Events, B2B Tag

PGA Tour and USGA issue key statement day before US Open

The PGA Tour and the USGA have joined the R&A and the DP World Tour in issuing a key statement, the day before the US Open gets underway. Golfing stars tee off for day one on Thursday, with Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and other big names in action.

GB News UK

Jun

17th

2026

10:43

B2B Tag

U.S. Open 2026: In surprise statement, USGA and R&A announce they are delaying rollback, reevaluating ‘path forward’

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — In a surprise announcement, the USGA and R&A released a joint statement, along with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, Wednesday that they will reevaluate the approach for the upcoming distance rollback.

Australian Golf Digest

Jun

16th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

U.S. Open 2026: The rapid rise of Rocco Repetto Taylor as Spaniard makes Major debut

Mathieu Wood When the U.S. Open took place last year, Rocco Repetto Taylor was competing around 7,000 km away in the Czech Republic as the newest first-time winner on the HotelPlanner Tour. Away from the global gaze of a Major Championship, the Spaniard was enjoying an impressive start to his first full year as a professional golfer after also winning on the European-based Alps Tour.

DP World Tour Golf

Jun

15th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Patrick Reed to make Open d’Italia return

The five-time DP World Tour winner will join a global field, including fellow Major winner Danny Willett and European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald, for his second appearance in Italy’s national open after finishing tied 29th in 2024.

DP World Tour Golf

Jun

15th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Life on Tour: How Pádraig Harrington won three Majors in 13 months

A three‑time Major and Senior Major Champion, a six‑time Ryder Cup player, a Captain and a Race to Dubai winner, Padraig Harrington has long since secured his place among the legends of the game. But what makes a podcast with Harrington truly fascinating isn’t just about what he's achieved, it's also about the way he thinks.

DP World Tour Golf

Jun

12th

2026

07:40

Events, B2B Tag

Fleetwood, Fitzpatrick and Kim to join Genesis Scottish Open

The trio will return to The Renaissance Club from July 9 to 12, joining an already standout field. Five of the world’s top-10 players are now set to compete, including world number one Scottie Scheffler, world number two Rory McIlroy, and defending US Open champion JJ Spaun.

East Lothian Courier

Jun

11th

2026

10:16

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Ex-Ryder Cup captain doubles down on controversial PGA Tour-DPWT deal

Former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes the DP World Tour's (DPWT) decision to hitch its wagon to the PGA Tour has ultimately proven to be the "right decision over time". The Wentworth-based circuit agreed a strategic alliance with the PGA Tour in 2020 and strengthened the commitment two years later.

GolfMagic

Jun

10th

2026

11:52

Events, B2B Tag

Irish Open bosses respond to 'disruptive' Donald Trump plans ahead of possible trip

Donald Trump is known to make appearances at sporting events, including the NBA finals earlier this week, and Irish Open officials have yet to take precautions in case the president shows up this year The Irish Open is heading to Donald Trump’s Doonberg resort this year, and organizers are already preparing for the disruption he would cause if he decided to make the trip.

Irish Star

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European Tour (DP World Tour Golf) sells broadcasting rights of its 3 golf and video streaming competitions to 17 companies globally, covering 4 countries. European Tour (DP World Tour Golf)'s rights holders include Telefonica.