Meet the 10 DP World Tour members who earned dual PGA TOUR membership for 2026. These players, led by England's Marco Penge, secured their spots through their outstanding performances in the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai. Here's a closer look at each of these talented golfers and their journey to the top.
Marco Penge (27 years old, 29th in the Official World Golf Ranking): Penge's 2025 campaign was a breakout year, winning three events on the DP World Tour and finishing second in the Race to Dubai. His impressive driving average of nearly 320 yards per drive makes him one of the longest hitters on the PGA TOUR. With his top ranking, Penge earned exemptions into prestigious tournaments like THE PLAYERS Championship and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Laurie Canter (36 years old, 71st in the Official World Golf Ranking): Canter narrowly missed a PGA TOUR card last year but made a strong comeback in 2025. He won the Bapco Energies Bahrain Championship and finished as a runner-up in the Genesis Championship, solidifying his place in the top 10.
Kristoffer Reitan (27 years old, 56th in the Official World Golf Ranking): Reitan's season-defining victory came early in the Soudal Open, where he shot a 62 in the final round, securing his first DP World Tour win. His consistent performance, including two runner-up finishes, has earned him a TOUR card.
Adrien Saddier (33 years old, 76th in the Official World Golf Ranking): Saddier's first win in 11 years on the DP World Tour propelled his career. He had a breakthrough year in 2025 with six top 10 finishes, including a runner-up and third-place finish.
Alex Noren (43 years old, 17th in the Official World Golf Ranking): Noren, a veteran on the PGA TOUR, returned to Europe for a successful season. He won twice and improved his ranking, showcasing his continued excellence in golf.
John Parry (38 years old, 96th in the Official World Golf Ranking): Parry's journey to the PGA TOUR is an inspiring one. After a successful debut on the DP World Tour in 2010, he faced setbacks but made a comeback with a first win in 14 years and multiple top-three finishes.
Haotong Li (30 years old, 89th in the Official World Golf Ranking): Li, who played 24 events on TOUR from 2017-2019, will make his PGA TOUR debut in 2026. His wins in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters and runner-up finishes have positioned him well.
Keita Nakajima (25 years old, 105th in the Official World Golf Ranking): Nakajima, one of the best amateurs, turned pro in 2022 and has since made 17 PGA TOUR starts. His wins and runner-up finishes on the DP World Tour have earned him a spot on the PGA TOUR.
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (26 years old, 95th in the Official World Golf Ranking): Neergaard-Petersen's late-season surge earned him a top 10 finish and a TOUR card. His performance, including a runner-up finish, has solidified his place on the PGA TOUR.
Jordan Smith (33 years old, 90th in the Official World Golf Ranking): Smith has been a consistent performer on the DP World Tour, keeping his card every year since 2017. With 16 top-10 finishes in three years, he is now in line for a TOUR card.
