Eastern Europe is still a largely untapped market , and the return of golf to the list of Olympic sports from 2016 could spark further expansion . ` European Tour season ended this year with the big - money Race to Dubai finale . Chief executive George O'Grady hopeful a new deal to extend Dubai 's season . The European Tour has grown into a worldwide circuit since its inception in 1972 . O'Grady is looking forward to Dubai 's long - awaited return to the Olympics in 2016 .
European Tour season ended this year with the big - money Race to Dubai finale . Chief executive George O'Grady hopeful a new deal to extend Dubai 's season . The European Tour has grown into a worldwide circuit since its inception in 1972 . O'Grady is looking forward to Dubai 's long - awaited return to the Olympics in 2016 .