Rory McIlroy schedule and results 2026: When and where is Masters champion playing next?

Rory McIlroy has kicked off his 2025/2026 campaign. 

The Northern Irishman began his season, as ever, in the Middle East on the DP World Tour. 

McIlroy, 36, enjoyed a decent start to the calendar year with a solid top-five finish at the Dubai Invitational.

He did not have his best stuff but surged into contention in the final round, only to blow his chances down the stretch as Spain's Nacho Elvira scooped the title following Shane Lowry's collapse. 

A week later McIlroy teed it up at Emirates Golf Club with hopes of adding a fifth Dallah Trophy to his cabinet at the Dubai Desert Classic. 

McIlroy endured a frustrating week, ultimately finishing in a tie for 33rd at the first Rolex Series event of the year.

The 36-year-old told reporters that he wasn't where he wanted to be with his game, but added: "It's [only] January."

McIlroy will take a short break now and will be back in action next month to defend his title at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on the PGA Tour. 

McIlroy heads into the 2026 season following a hugely successful year. 

Last April, the Northern Irishman ended his 11-year wait for a major championship with a play-off victory over Justin Rose at The Masters.

The achievement saw McIlroy join Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player and Ben Hogan as winners of the career grand slam. 

McIlroy also won top titles at The Players Championship, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the Amgen Irish Open. 

In team competition, McIlroy was pivotal in Europe's Ryder Cup victory at Bethpage Black, contributing 3.5 points as the blue and gold won in hostile territory for the first time since 2012. 

He capped off his season by securing a seventh Race to Dubai title and was also honoured as the BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his achievements. 

McIlroy has not revealed his full 2026 schedule yet. 

Last season, he spoke of his desire to dramatically reduce the number of tournaments he enters to around 20-22. 

McIlroy also outlined his plans to play in more national opens. 

GolfMagic is tracking Rory McIlroy's schedule and results on this page. 

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