Spain’s rising star Eugenio Chacarra won the $4 million DP World India Championship by two shots, claiming his third victory of the season, and fourth overall, on the European golf series, at the Delhi Golf Club course on Sunday.
It was down to sheer resilience and remarkable levels of concentration in a tournament affected by the first day’s five-hour weather delay. “I know what I’m capable of when I’m playing well. Chacarra’s India love story continues.
The 26-year-old, who had not looked back after taking the lead into the second round, saw through some tense moments and mild errors before carding a final round two-under 70, finishing 21-under par for the tournament. He went a remarkable 11-under in the last 38 holes, with just one bogey. I want to be one of the best in the world,” said Chacarra after his second DP World Tour title in India, worth $680,000. The victory puts him on top of the Road 2 Dubai Rankings accolade, which will crown him as Europe’s best golfer. Adrian Meronk of Poland and Angel Hidalgo of Spain were tied third, after carding 68 and 69 respectively in the final round. Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood was tied fifth after a final round 68 to finish 13-under par for the tournament. Out of contract with LIV Golf at the end of 2024, he grabbed a sponsor’s invite and won the 2025 Hero Indian Open, his first DP World Tour victory also assuring him the European tour card. He finished second in the 2026 Hero Indian Open, again shining on the tough DLF Golf and Country Club course in Gurugram.
“I’m really proud of my whole game,” a delighted Chacarra said at the 18th green moments after fist-pumping and hugging his caddie to celebrate the victory after a safe two-putt par on the last hole.
There are three more tournaments in the DP World Tour this season, in Korea and Abu Dhabi before the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
