McIlroy to return for 2nd edition of Dubai Invitational

Ryder Cup hero Rory Mcllroy has confirmed he will return to Dubai Creek Resort for the 2026 Dubai Invitational, taking place from Jan. 15-18.

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The five-time Major Champion will tee it up in the second edition of the event following a history-making 2025 season, which saw him play a starring role in Europe's Ryder Cup victory at Bethpage Black - their first win on American soil in 13 years.

Mcllroy's performance capped a remarkable year for the Northern Irishman, who became the first European to complete the career Grand Slam when he added the 2025 Masters title to his previous Major triumphs at the 2011 US Open, the 2012 and 2014 PGA Championships, and The Open in 2014.

He finished runner-up at the inaugural Dubai Invitational two years ago, finishing one shot behind eventual champion and Ryder Cup teammate Tommy Fleetwood, who has already been confirmed for the 2026 edition.