17 Big Names Missing The 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Several prominent golfers, including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson, and Shane Lowry, will not participate in the 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland. The 25th edition of the DP World Tour pro-am event takes place across the Old Course at St Andrews, Carnoustie, and Kingsbarns, with Robert MacIntyre returning as the defending champion.

Players are missing the tournament for various reasons, ranging from schedule choices and injuries to PGA Tour commitments. Patrick Reed withdrew due to a wrist injury, while others like Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry are resting ahead of the Open de Espana. Meanwhile, golfers including Marco Penge and Tony Finau have opted to compete in the PGA Tour's Bank of Utah Championship to protect their playing privileges.