10 DP World Tour stars earn PGA Tour cards for 2027 as Race to Dubai season ends

The conclusion of the 2026 DP World Tour season brought more than just silverware and prize money, with 10 players earning a coveted opportunity to compete on the PGA Tour next year.

Under the pathway introduced between the two circuits, the top 10 players in the Race to Dubai Rankings who did not already hold a PGA Tour card for 2027 were awarded membership of the American circuit.

Eugenio Chacarra topped the list of successful qualifiers after finishing second behind Rory McIlroy in the season-long standings, collecting 4,919 points following an impressive campaign.

The Spaniard had been in contention to win the Race to Dubai heading into the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, but ultimately finished tied third at Jumeirah Golf Estates as McIlroy secured a record-equalling eighth Order of Merit crown.

However, Chacarra will take considerable consolation from securing his PGA Tour status, giving him the opportunity to test himself against the world's best on a regular basis in 2027.

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed was the next player to secure membership, having finished fourth in the Race to Dubai with 3,627 points.

South African Casey Jarvis followed in third place among the PGA Tour qualifiers after an excellent season that saw him finish fifth in the overall standings.

Jayden Schaper, Daniel Hillier, Jacob Skov Olesen and Oliver Lindell also earned their places, with the latter two enjoying particularly memorable campaigns.

Lindell finished 12th in the Race to Dubai after producing a superb final-round 65 in Dubai, which saw him finish tied third in the DP World Tour Championship on eight-under-par.

Englishmen Andy Sullivan and Joe Dean also secured PGA Tour opportunities, while Austrian Bernd Wiesberger completed the 10-player list.

The new PGA Tour cards represent a major opportunity for all 10 players, opening the door to a new schedule, increased competition and the chance to establish themselves on one of golf's biggest stages.

McIlroy and Hatton Headline DP World Tour Season Finale

While 10 players celebrated securing PGA Tour membership, the biggest storylines at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship belonged to McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton.

McIlroy matched Colin Montgomerie's longstanding record of eight European Tour Order of Merit titles after finishing solo second in Dubai with a bogey-free 67.

The Northern Irishman also secured his fifth consecutive Harry Vardon Trophy, having successfully defended his Masters title earlier in the season.

Hatton, meanwhile, claimed the DP World Tour Championship for the first time in his career after producing a brilliant 6-under 66 to win by five shots on 15-under-par.

The Englishman's victory also saw him match Jon Rahm's record of six Rolex Series titles, while earning a $3 million first prize.

With McIlroy making further history, Hatton claiming the season-ending title and 10 players securing PGA Tour cards, the 2026 DP World Tour campaign finished with plenty to celebrate.

2027 PGA Tour Card Earners – Race to Dubai Top 10