Ten players earned PGA Tour cards for the 2027 season after finishing at the top of the DP World Tour’s season-long Race to Dubai rankings, the PGA Tour reported on Saturday.
Spain’s Eugenio Chacarra led the group, which also features former LIV golfers Patrick Reed and Bernd Wiesberger.
The pathway is part of an ongoing Strategic Alliance between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. This marks the fourth year that European circuit players have earned PGA Tour status through their season performance.
0.10 POINT DIFFERENCE IN THE RACE TO DUBAI 🤯 It's all to play for in the final four holes and Eugenio Chacarra currently leads the Race to Dubai Rankings by 0.10 points 📊#DPWTC | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com/iGNybt7QQL
“It was a good fight,” Chacarra said, according to Golf Channel. “I just came out short. That’s the beauty of golf, Obviously, when you play with the best in the world.”
Chacarra Claims Top Spot
Chacarra captured three victories on the DP World Tour this season to secure the No. 1 spot in the standings. In addition to his new PGA Tour membership, he will play in the first two Signature Events of 2027 and earned an exemption into The Players Championship.
What is Patrick Reed most looking forward to in his return to the PGA Tour? "I mean, obviously being closer to home, and being able to have the opportunity to play against the best players in the world week-in and week-out is going to be a blast. Really, for me, to have the… https://t.co/yQkswttH2s”
Reed returned to the United States circuit after winning twice in three weeks early in the season. The nine-time Tour winner finished fourth in the Race to Dubai points race.
New Faces and Inspiring Rises
South African youngsters Casey Jarvis and Jayden Schaper both secured cards following strong performances. Jarvis won twice early in the year, while Schaper posted back-to-back victories in December at the Alfred Dunhill Championship and the Mauritius Open.
He's back! After finishing No. 2 on the @DPWorldTour Eligibility Ranking, nine-time PGA Tour winner Patrick Reed is TourBound for 2027. pic.twitter.com/Nh2cpMyoTm
Daniel Hillier earned his card after finishing as runner-up in three events. Jacob Skov Olesen reached the PGA Tour without winning an OWGR-recognized event, relying on nine top-20 finishes over the final four months of the year.
Andy Sullivan claimed full PGA Tour status for the first time after a resurgent season that featured three top-three finishes. Bernd Wiesberger, a nine-time DP World Tour winner and 2021 Ryder Cupper, joined them as the oldest player in the group at 41 years old.
Oliver Lindell became one of only two Finnish players on Tour alongside Sami Valimaki after posting two runner-up finishes. Joe Dean rounded out the top 10 at No. 16 in the standings, completing a journey that included a victory at the British Masters and a past job as a supermarket delivery driver, according to Golf Digest.
Common Questions About the New Tour Cards
Who determines the top players for the PGA Tour cards?
The top 10 players in the season-long DP World Tour Race to Dubai rankings, not otherwise exempt, secure dual PGA Tour membership.
Eugenio Chacarra finishes an incredible 2026 season with a par 👏 He's currently projected to finish second on the Race to Dubai, but players out on the course can still impact the overall season result. #DPWTC | #RolexSeries pic.twitter.com/2fOMPeM2Br
How long has this qualification pathway existed?
The 2026 season marks the fourth year that DP World Tour players have earned PGA Tour status through their performance on the European circuit.
What additional benefits does the top spot receive?
Eugenio Chacarra earned a PGA Tour card for the 2027 season through the DP World Tour.
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