Oliver Wilson Retires From Pro Golf After Dunhill Links Finale
By Staff Writer
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Key takeaways
- Oliver Wilson, 46, confirmed his retirement from professional golf after this week's 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
- He missed the cut by four shots, carding rounds of 72-72-70 on a sponsor's invite.
- Wilson won the event himself in 2014, holding off Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood by one stroke.
- He represented Team Europe at the 2008 Ryder Cup under captain Nick Faldo, taking one point from two matches.
- Wilson plans to continue working in golf broadcasting for BBC Sport and TNT Sports.
Oliver Wilson has confirmed his retirement from professional golf, closing a career of more than 20 years with a sponsor's invite into the 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, the tournament where he claimed his breakthrough DP World Tour title in 2014.
How did Wilson's final tournament go?
The 46-year-old missed the cut by four shots after rounds of 72-72-70 at the event, which doubles as a 25th-anniversary celebration this year. Wilson said on social media that it was his first and last start of the year and that he felt he had his game in good shape heading into the week.
"This week was my last event on the DP World Tour after 20-plus years," Wilson wrote.
What does Wilson's career include?
Wilson turned professional in 2003 and reached his peak in the late 2000s, qualifying for the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla. He and Henrik Stenson beat Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim in Saturday foursomes before Wilson lost his Sunday singles match to Boo Weekley, as Europe fell 16.5-11.5.
Wilson lost his DP World Tour card in 2011 and spent several seasons on the Challenge Tour before entering the 2014 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship ranked 792nd in the world. He won by a stroke over a field that included McIlroy, Fleetwood and Richie Ramsay. He added two wins on what is now the HotelPlanner Tour in 2018 and his most recent DP World Tour title at the 2022 Made in HimmerLand, also by one shot.
Since stepping back from full-time competition, Wilson has worked as a golf broadcaster for BBC Sport and for TNT Sports on its LIV Golf League coverage, and has also moved into coaching.
Frequently asked questions
How many times did Oliver Wilson win on the DP World Tour?
Wilson won four DP World Tour titles, most notably the 2014 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and the 2022 Made in HimmerLand.
Did Oliver Wilson play in the Ryder Cup?
Yes. Wilson played for Team Europe at the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla under captain Nick Faldo, earning one point from two matches.
What is Oliver Wilson doing now that he has retired?
Wilson is working as a golf broadcaster for BBC Sport and TNT Sports and has also taken up coaching.
Why did Oliver Wilson pick the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship for his final event?
The tournament, played partly at St Andrews, is where Wilson won his first DP World Tour title in 2014, making it a meaningful place to close out his playing career.
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