After winning the title of “Desert Classic”.. Reid rises to second place in the “Race to Dubai Golf”

He benefited from winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic title on Sunday, which was organized at the Emirates Golf Club.

Reid succeeded in winning and lifting the famous “Dallah” cup for the first time in his career.

In addition to achieving his first title in the elite category of the Rolex series in the “Race to Dubai”.

This came after a consistent performance over the four rounds, which he finished with 14 under par.

Thanks to this victory, the American player scored 1,335 points, moving up 105 places at once towards second place in the “Race to Dubai” classification, with a total of 1,370 points.

For his part, Englishman Andy Sullivan, who finished runner-up in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, benefited from obtaining 889 points.

To advance to third place in the “Race to Dubai” classification with 998 points.

South African Jayden Schaper maintained his lead in the “Race to Dubai” rankings.

After achieving fourth place at Al Majlis Stadium in Dubai, gaining 339 points, raising its total score this season to 1727 points.

This is the second tournament in the “International Series”, which includes seven tournaments held in five different countries on two continents.

It is currently continuing to hold tournaments in Bahrain, Qatar, Kenya and South Africa.

According to the new season’s calendar for “Race to Dubai”, at least 42 championships will be held in 25 countries around the world.

The final qualifiers will be held in the UAE.

The top 70 players will qualify for the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links from November 5 to 8, 2026.

And then the top 50 players to the DB World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Real Estate Golf Club.

This will be during the period from 12 to 15 November 2026.