Eugenio Chacarra wins DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club

Eugenio Chacarra won the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club on October 21, 2026, sealing a two-under-par 70 in the final round to claim his fourth DP World Tour title and move to the top of the Race to Dubai standings.

The event began with heavy rain that disrupted the opening round and produced a condensed schedule requiring some players to complete 25 to 30 holes in a day. High-profile entrants included Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed, and the tournament was contested on a tight course with narrow fairways and thick rough that demanded precise ball-striking and patient course management.

Chacarra built a clear lead by the end of the third round and maintained composure on the final day, where a steady two-under-par 70 was sufficient to close out the victory. The Spaniard credited a combination of game planning and short-game execution for his performance, and he described the third- and fourth-round stretch as decisive in creating the margin he needed.

The win elevated Chacarra to first place in the Race to Dubai with three tournaments remaining, placing him “firmly in contention” as the season draws toward its conclusion. Chacarra framed the victory as significant for his ranking ambitions and for the momentum it provides late in the season.

Rory McIlroy, who attracted large galleries at the Delhi Golf Club, carded rounds of 72 and 74 over the weekend and finished tied-42. Patrick Reed opened with a three-over 75, then produced 69, 67 and 69 to climb back and finish tied-23, recovering ground but falling short of challenging for the title.

Chacarra spoke on several personal and professional matters after his win, including aspirations for the Ryder Cup and his relationship with India. He said: "I told (2027 Ryder Cup captain) Luke (Donald) back in the day I want to be on that (Ryder Cup) team. Not just any pick; I want one of the six spots." He also reflected on his affection for India: "India has been awesome to me. This country changed my life last year when I won at the Hero Indian Open, and it has happened again here. I’m so proud of this win."

Physical setbacks complicated Chacarra’s week: he revealed he had fractured a toe 15 days earlier and described the incident and its aftermath in detail. "I broke my toe 15 days ago back home. I woke up to get some water in the middle of the night, and didn’t see the corner of the sofa and broke it," he said, adding that ice, medication and work from his physio allowed him to compete despite not being at 100 percent. On the course, he conceded: "I’m normally a very good ball-striker, but I had to fight and rely on my short game."

Chacarra credited preparation and execution for the result, noting practice-round work and a focused plan for the course. "Today’s run (third and fourth round) was just priceless," he said, and he described particular strengths in his wedge play and putting that contributed to a big lead after the third round.

The victory doubles Chacarra’s successes in India after his previous Hero Indian Open triumph and has immediate implications for his season objectives: he moves to the top of the Race to Dubai and said, "Hopefully, this win will help me move up the rankings and I can play all four Majors next year."