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Race To Dubai Lowdown: Patrick Reed Vs Rory McIlroy Battle To Go Down To The Wire

Get all the info on the Race To Dubai including points breakdowns and remaining schedules as the battle between Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy for top spot on the DP World Tour reaches its climax

By Paul Higham · Golf Monthly

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 1:12 PM

Key Things to Know

Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy are locked in a close battle for the DP World Tour Race to Dubai title.
Patrick Reed holds a 308-point advantage over Rory McIlroy with five events remaining on the schedule.
Rory McIlroy is aiming to win his eighth Race to Dubai title to equal Colin Montgomerie's all-time record.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy are set for a close finish in the DP World Tour Race to Dubai title race with just five events remaining in the season. Reed holds a 308-point lead over McIlroy and seeks to become only the second American to win the European crown. McIlroy is pursuing a record-equalling eighth title to match Colin Montgomerie.

Reed plays this week's Open de Espana without McIlroy, but the two will compete against each other at the DP World India Championship before the concluding play-off tournaments in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Eugenio Chacarra sits in third place, roughly 600 points behind Reed, with significant points remaining in the final events.

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Race To Dubai Lowdown: Patrick Reed Vs Rory McIlroy Battle To Go Down To The Wire

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