The battle for the highly coveted PGA Tour cards is reaching its boiling point on the DP World Tour: Of the ten desired tickets, three are already virtually secured, even though four tournaments still remain on the Race to Dubai calendar. Suddenly, for these guys, it's no longer just about prize money, but about making the leap to golf's elite tier.
Patrick Reed, the long-time leader and former LIV pro, is not only chasing one of the PGA Tour cards but also the Harry Vardon Trophy. Directly behind him, Eugenio Chacarra has catapulted himself after a truly strong second-place finish at the Spanish Open, overtaking Rory McIlroy. Casey Jarvis, with victories at the Magical Kenya Open and Investec South African Open in 2026, has also all but secured his ticket.
Eugenio Chacarra moves into second place on the Race to Dubai Rankings and Jacob Skov Olesen jumps inside the top 10 as they eye up dual membership with the PGA Tour 📈 Meanwhile, Eddie Pepperell occupies the 100th spot with only two regular events of the season left, as the top
The Hunt Is On: Who Will Grab the Remaining Spots?
With Reed, Chacarra, and Jarvis effectively out of the running, seven spots remain, for which a pack of hungry golfers is fiercely competing. Rory McIlroy, currently third in the Race to Dubai, will play three of the last four events, but he is already a PGA Tour elite and is more focused on chasing the Order of Merit. Sergio Garcia is also heavily involved, showing truly strong performances in autumn 2026. Jayden Schaper, Jacob Skov Olesen, Oliver Lindell, and Andy Sullivan are also eager for the cards.
Drama Surrounds the Tenth Card and System Change
The battle for the final spot will be particularly exciting: Daniel Hillier, the New Zealander, is in the Top 10 list but has slipped to 14th in the actual Race to Dubai rankings – which shows just how tight things really are. Players like Nacho Elvira and Ángel Ayora are lurking right behind him. Another point of tension: The 2026 season is the last in which so many PGA Tour cards will be awarded through the DP World Tour. From 2027, the system will be changed, making this fight even more emotional.
