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Golf bosses consider moving Tour Championship finale from Dubai to Spain with Middle East war spiralling as Trump considers ‘blowing up the entire nation’ of Iran

The DP World Tour is exploring a contingency option in Spain in the unlikely event that they have to relocate their season-ending championship due to the conflict in the Middle East.

By RIATH AL-SAMARRAI · Daily Mail

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 9:01 AM

Key Things to Know

The DP World Tour is considering Spain and Portugal as backup venues for its season finale.
Tour bosses still intend to stage the Tour Championship in Dubai in November.
Real Club de Golf Sotogrande has been discussed as a potential contingency venue.

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The DP World Tour is exploring contingency venues in Spain and Portugal in case Middle East tensions require relocating its season-ending Tour Championship from Dubai. Circuit bosses at Wentworth still plan to stage the November tournament in Dubai alongside the preceding Abu Dhabi Championship, but they are assessing alternatives such as Real Club de Golf Sotogrande in Cadiz.

Players expressed mixed reactions to the potential Middle East trip at the BMW PGA Championship. Matt Fitzpatrick voiced security concerns, citing regional instability, while Rory McIlroy stated he feels comfortable returning if local authorities deem the tournaments safe.

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