The 40-year-old who almost quit golf earns his DP World Tour card by winning the Rolex Grand Final


James Morrison completed one of the most emotional comebacks of his career by winning the Rolex Grand Final and reclaiming his DP World Tour card for 2026. The 40-year-old Englishman, who almost quit the game in 2019, shot rounds of 71, 65, 67 and 70 at Club de Golf Alcanada to finish 15 under and win by three strokes.

Victory at the Rolex Grand Finale pushed Morrison up 30 places in the Road to Mallorca rankings, moving him from outside the top 20 to sixth. It marked a turning point for the veteran, who had battled both poor form and personal struggles in recent years.

talking with Sky SportsMorrison opened up about the challenges that nearly ended her career.

“Tour life is becoming a chore, traveling is becoming difficult. I have a little boy (Finley) at home, my wife has some health issues and she had surgery two days ago, so there are things at home going on that have taken my attention away from the game,” he shared.

“I really questioned whether that was the case. Scotland (July's Scottish Open) was close to being my last event, but that's the way it goes, that's life and you have to deal with it.”

Morrison is a two-time winner on the DP World Tour, with titles at the Madeira Islands Open in 2010 and the Spanish Open in 2015. Once ranked in the world's top 100, he struggled after 2017, missing several cuts and losing his full-time tour status.

His comeback began with a tie for 30th at the D+D Real Czech Masters, followed by a strong finish at the Scandinavian Invitation. After a win at Blot Play9 in June and a consistent run throughout the season, his victory at the Rolex Grand Final earned him a spot on the main tour.

How much did James Morrison win in the Rolex Grand Final?

The 2025 Road to Mallorca season concluded with the Rolex Grand Final supported by The R&A, with a total purse of €500,000. James Morrison, who claimed the title, won €85,000 for his victory.

Here is the full prize breakdown for the 2025 Rolex Grand Final:

  • 1 James Morrison €85,000.00
  • 2 Stefano Mazzoli €55,000.00
  • 3 Albin Bergstrom €28,333.33
  • 3 Daniel Van Tonder €28,333.33
  • 3 Euan Walker €28,333.33
  • 6 Félix Mory €20,000.00
  • 7 JC Ritchie €18,000.00
  • 8 Joshua Berry €14,166.67
  • 8 Palmer Jackson €14,166.67
  • 8 Baard Forest €14,166.67
  • 11 For Långfors €10,375.00
  • 11 Julian Perico €10,375.00
  • 11 Jovan Rebula €10,375.00
  • 11 Hugo Townsend €10,375.00
  • 15 Pedro Figueiredo €8,500.00
  • 15 Law David €8,500.00
  • 15 Lars Van Meijel €8,500.00
  • 18 Filippo Celli €7,000.00
  • 18 Sebastian Garcia €7,000.00
  • 18 Daniel Young €7,000.00
  • 21 Clement Charmasson €5,400.00
  • 21 Calum Fyfe €5,400.00
  • 21 Victor Shepherd €5,400.00
  • 21 Jamie Rutherford €5,400.00
  • 21 Julien Sale €5,400.00
  • 21 Quim Vidal €5,400.00
  • 27 Anton Albers €4,700.00
  • 27 Davis Bryant €4,700.00
  • 27 Rocco Repetto Taylor €4,700.00
  • 30 Renato Paratore €4,500.00
  • 31 Nick Carlson €4,300.00
  • 31 Wilco Nienaber €4,300.00
  • 31 Maximilian Steinlechner €4,300.00
  • 34 Tobias Jonsson €4,050.00
  • 34 Lukas Nemecz €4,050.00
  • 36 Jonathan Gøth-Rasmussen €3,800.00
  • 36 David Horsey €3,800.00
  • 36 Victor Sidal Svendsen €3,800.00
  • 39 Adri Arnaus €3,500.00
  • 39 Selva Guillamondeguy €3,500.00
  • 39 Robin Petersson €3,500.00
  • 42 Will Enefer €3,300.00
  • 43 John Gough €3,100.00
  • 43 Sam Jones €3,100.00
  • 43 Liam Nolan €3,100.00