James Morrison’s Fairytale Finish

English golfer James Morrison produced a storybook ending at the Rolex Grand Final, sealing an emotional victory that secures his place back on the DP World Tour for 2026.

Morrison, who had planned for this to be his final competitive event, came out on top at the Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca, finishing on 15-under par for the week. With his 13-year-old son Finley on the bag, he carded a composed final round of 70 to claim a three-shot victory over Italy’s Stefano Mazzoli.

“When I said this was going to be my last event, I meant it,” Morrison admitted afterwards. “This has completely messed that up! I’m just so proud of how I handled myself this week. It’s been emotional.”

The 40-year-old Englishman started the final day with a three-shot lead following a flawless seven-under 65 on Saturday. While Sunday brought a few nervous moments, Morrison stayed calm, adding key birdies on the back nine to keep his challengers at bay. Even a bogey on the last couldn’t wipe the smile off his face.

“The wind really helped me,” he explained. “The tougher it got, the more comfortable I felt. I just tried to keep ticking along. At the last hole, I couldn’t even feel my arms — but a win’s a win!”

With the victory, Morrison climbs 30 places to finish 6th on the Road to Mallorca Rankings, guaranteeing his DP World Tour card for next season. It’s a remarkable comeback for a player who just days earlier had been ready to hang up his clubs.

Morrison now joins an elite list of English winners at the Rolex Grand Final, following in the footsteps of Marco Penge (2023), Nathan Kimsey (2022), and Richard Bland (2001), among others.

Meanwhile, South Africa’s JC Ritchie made history by becoming the first from his country to top the Road to Mallorca Rankings, finishing seventh on the week.

A fitting finale to the Challenge Tour season — and a reminder that in golf, it’s never truly over until the final putt drops.