Asian Tour Partners PGA and DP World Tour Through 2029

New Multi‑Year Agreement Announced

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have joined forces with the Asian Tour in a partnership that extends through at least 2029. This deal builds on their existing strategic alliance and outlines a clear roadmap for expanded cooperation. Starting in the 2027 DP World Tour season, top performers from the Asian Tour will gain access to both the DP World Tour and the HotelPlanner Tour.

Pathways and Playing Opportunities

Details on the new playing opportunities are set to be released this fall, giving Asian Tour leaders concrete goals for the next few years. The collaboration also creates pathways for leading Asian Tour members to compete at the highest level. By linking the tours, the agreement aims to elevate the competitive landscape for players across three continents.

Co‑Sanctioned Events Planned

The DP World Tour will return to co‑sanctioning select tournaments with the Asian Tour beginning in 2027. Each season from 2027 through 2029 will feature at least two joint events. These tournaments will be highlighted later this year, providing fans with a clearer picture of the schedule.

Key Quotes and Reactions

“This agreement is another example of what can be accomplished when organizations come together with a shared vision for the future of professional golf,” said PGA Tour senior vice president of international Christian Hardy. Rory McIlroy weighed in, calling the move “good for the game worldwide.” Both statements underscore the optimism surrounding the new structure. Hardy added that the collaboration will “create new opportunities for players, enhancing key National Opens around the world.”

Context: Asian Tour’s Recent Partnerships

The Asian Tour has been a key partner with LIV Golf in recent years, co‑producing the International Series tournaments. In 2026, the top two finishers on the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit earned direct promotion to LIV Golf. This promotion‑relegation model also helped the league secure Official World Golf Ranking points. The new PGA‑DP‑Asian Tour pact follows these initiatives, signaling a broader integration of Asian golf into mainstream tours.

What It Means for the Future

With most national opens now sanctioned and run jointly by the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour, the partnership aims to strengthen talent pipelines worldwide. The combined effort seeks to identify and develop the next generation of elite golfers. By aligning commercial and competitive structures, the three tours hope to raise the overall standard of play and expand the sport’s global footprint.