Indian Golf Stars Compete in DP World India Championship and FedExCup Playoffs

The DP World India Championship will be held at Delhi Golf Club from October 15‑18, featuring Indian leaders Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri against a world‑class field that includes Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Ryan Fox and others. The US$4 million event is part of the 2026 Race to Dubai and aims to boost the sport’s profile in India.

In the 2026 PGA Tour FedExCup Playoffs, four golfers of Indian origin – Akshay Bhatia, Aaron Rai, Sahith Theegala and rookie Sudarshan Yellamaraju – have qualified for the season‑ending championship series for the first time. Bhatia, who won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, leads the group at 14th in the FedExCup standings, while Rai is a recent PGA Championship winner. Their historic qualification highlights the growing presence of Indian‑heritage players on the global tour.