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The Print
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Print
Inaugural USD4 million DP World India Championship joins 2025 Race to Dubai
The championship will be the eighth of nine events in the 'Back 9' phase of the 2025 Race to Dubai, building towards the season-ending DP World Tour Playoffs and culminating in the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. The event, co-sanctioned with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), will take place at the Delhi Golf Club from October 16-19. New Delhi, Apr 23 (PTI) Global smart logistics provider DP World and the DP World Tour have launched the DP World India Championship, a new USD4 million tournament, which will be the largest prize-fund event to be held in the country. The announcement follows the success of this year's Indian Open, won by Spain's Eugenio Chacarra, and further boosts the Tour's momentum in the region. The tournament also marks the Tour's return to the Delhi Golf Club for the first time since 2016. Originally established in the 1930s, the Lodhi Championship Course hosted the inaugural Indian Open in 1964 and was redesigned by Peter Thomson in 1977, with further enhancements by Gary Player Design in 2019. PGTI president, Kapil Dev, said, 'The inaugural DP World India Championship is a landmark moment for Indian golf and a true reflection of India's rising stature on the international golfing stage. 'We look forward to working jointly with our partners at the DP World Tour in making the event a grand success. The tournament provides a great opportunity for our professionals to rub shoulders with some of the best players in the world and gain valuable international exposure. 'A world-class field vying for a record prize purse and playing at a top-notch international venue such as Delhi Golf Club makes for a spectacle for Indian golf fans. The event will greatly contribute to further popularising the sport in our country,' added the former India cricket captain. 'As a long-term partner of the Tour, we are delighted to announce the formation of the DP World India Championship. We are committed to growing the game of golf in the country. We are working to elevate the Tour in every way and drive positive community impact,' said Rizwan Soomar, CEO and managing director, Middle East, North Africa & India Subcontinent of DP World. PTI Cor AM AM AM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Scotsman
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
DP World Tour announces new $4m tournament for 2025 schedule
DP World India Championship hailed as a 'landmark moment' Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A new $4 million tournament in India has been added to this year's DP World Tour schedule. The DP World India Championship, which will boast the largest prize fund for a DP World Tour event in India, is set to take place at Delhi Golf Club from 16-19 October. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Co-sanctioned with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), it will be part of the 'Back 9' on the 2025 Race to Dubai. The tournament marks the circuit's return to Delhi Golf Club for the first time since 2016. The new DP World India Championship has been hailed as a 'landmark moment' | Getty Images Ben Cowen, DP World Tour Chief Tournament & Operations Officer, said: 'We are delighted to extend our commitment to golf in India by establishing the new DP World India Championship alongside our valued partner DP World. 'DP World have been crucial to the development of this exciting new event, and we look forward to building on our shared vision to grow the game in the country. Our thanks also go to Delhi Golf Club for giving us the opportunity to return to such an iconic venue this October.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The announcement follows the success of the 2025 Hero Indian Open, won by Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra, and further boosts the tour's momentum in the region.
Khaleej Times
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Chacarra rises from early setback to claim life-changing victory at Hero Indian Open
Eugenio Chacarra fought back the tears as he reflected on a career-defining victory at the 2025 Hero Indian Open, his maiden DP World Tour title at the DLF Golf and Country Club on just his ninth appearance. Overwhelmed with gratitude, the Spaniard thanked event sponsor Hero for the opportunity to compete—a chance that, in his own words, "probably changed my life." His path to glory, however, was anything but smooth. "Obviously I'd like to start by thanking Hero for giving me a chance to compete. I'm very grateful for that opportunity. You guys probably changed my life from today so thanks for that." With those heartfelt words, Eugenio Chacarra reflected on a career-defining moment as he claimed his maiden DP World Tour title at the 2025 Hero Indian Open. The 25-year-old Spaniard displayed remarkable resilience to recover from a difficult start and surge to a two-shot victory at the challenging DLF Golf and Country Club on Sunday. Chacarra, making only his ninth DP World Tour appearance, began the final round with a slender one-shot lead. However, an early stumble saw him tumble down the leaderboard after a double bogey on the first and a bogey on the third, leaving him back at level par for the tournament. But instead of faltering, he rallied in style, producing a brilliant birdie burst that swung momentum back in his favour. Keita Nakajima claimed second place, two shots behind, while Joost Luiten finished a further stroke back in third. Birdies at the sixth, ninth, 11th, 12th, and 14th propelled Chacarra into a commanding four-shot lead. The highlight of his round came at the 14th, where a seemingly overhit chip from the rough took a fortunate bounce off the pin and dropped straight into the hole for an unlikely birdie. His ability to save par at crucial moments also proved decisive, keeping his challengers at bay. A minor scare arose on the 17th when his approach shot found the long grass, leading to a bogey. However, with composure and confidence, he safely navigated the final hole to seal a well-earned triumph, finishing at four under par. It was a day of unforgettable moments, not just for Chacarra but also for Italy's Andrea Pavan, who delivered a stunning hole-in-one at the par-three 12th, using a nine-iron from 189 yards. Reflecting on his victory, Chacarera acknowledged the challenge he had overcome: "It was a tough day. We knew it was going to be a long day with a lot of pressure and obviously not having the start I really wanted to. I think I did a great job all week of staying patient. And I know God was helping me today. I got a couple of good bounces (including) that chip on 14. I got some luck that you need to win but very proud." Confident in his ability, he added: "I know when I play my best, I'm one of the best players in the world, I've already proved that a million times. It's just awesome - it's going to need to sink in but really proud and just happy." From a shaky start to a resounding finish, Chacarra's breakthrough victory in India was a testament to his talent, patience, and ability to rise under pressure—a win that could indeed change his life.
NBC Sports
30-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Eugenio Chacarra, who criticized LIV Golf for being about 'only money,' wins first DPWT title in India
Former LIV Golf player Eugenio Chacarra overcame a slow start to win the Hero Indian Open for his first DP World Tour title Sunday. Chacarra shot a 1-under 71 in the final round to finish at 4 under and clinch the victory in his ninth tournament on the European tour. The Spaniard ended up two shots clear of Japanese Keita Nakajima, who shot an even-par 72 in the final round. Chacharra, who was playing on a tournament invitation, won in his fifth LIV start but was left off the Fireballs roster for the 2025 season by fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia. 'I'm very grateful for that opportunity,' he said, thanking organizers for the invitation. 'You guys probably changed my life from today so thanks for that.' The 25-year-old Chacarra made headlines earlier this year when he was critical of LIV Golf, saying, 'I see what it's like to win on the PGA Tour and how your life changes, how you get major access and ranking points. 'On LIV, nothing changes; there is only money. It doesn't matter if you finish 30th or first, only money. I'm not a guy who wants more money. What will change my life is playing in Hawaii and qualifying for the majors, qualifying for the Masters, the Ryder Cup.' Chacarra started the week 309th in the Official World Golf Ranking and is expected to move inside the top 180. 'When I joined LIV, they promised OWGR [points] and majors,' Chacarra said in the January interview. 'But it didn't happen. I trusted them.' Chacarra came into the final round at the DLF Golf and Country Club with a one-shot lead but started with a double bogey on the first hole and a bogey on the third to go back to even for the week. He bounced back with five birdies in nine holes to retake the lead, which he maintained despite a bogey on the 17th. 'It was a tough day, we knew it was going to be a long day with a lot of pressure and obviously not having the start I really wanted to,' he said. 'I know when I play my best I'm one of the best players in the world, I've already proved that a million times.' The Associated Press contributed to this story.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chacarra claims Indian Open for first DP World Tour win
Spain's Eugenio Chacarra overcame a rocky start to clinch the Hero Indian Open by two strokes on Sunday for his maiden DP World Tour title. Chacarra, 25, came into the final round as overnight leader but slipped after carding a double bogey on the first and a bogey at the third round at the DLF Golf and Country Club near New Delhi. But a burst of birdies at the sixth, ninth, 11th, 12th and 14th holes saw bounce back to open up a four-shot lead. Chacarra finished on four under par, two shots clear of Japan's Keita Nakajima, who won the title last year, in second place. Joost Luiten of the Netherlands was another stroke back in third. "Man it was a tough day," Chacarra said after the win. "We knew it was going to be a long day, going be a lot of pressure and I didn't have the start that I really wanted." Chacarra survived a late scare on the 17th hole when he found himself near the long grass after his second shot but escaped with a bogey. He closed his round with a par for a comfortable win in the end as he raised his hands to a cheering crowd. Chacarra was playing on a tournament invitation this week. "It means everything, I stayed patient," he said. "I know when I play my best, I'm one of the best players in the world. I already proved that a million times." "I surround myself with good guys, have a good team. They trust me. My family probably didn't sleep tonight. It's just awesome. It is going to need to sink in, but really proud and I'm just, just happy." Italy's Andrea Pavan made Sunday a memorable day with a hole-in-one at the par-three 12th from 189 yards. fk/bsp
