# Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra wins DP World India Championship > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dp-world-india-championship-tournament-details > Updated: 2026-10-19T14:38:07.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 6. Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra has won the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club, finishing with a score of 21 under par. This victory marks his third win of the 2026 season and has propelled him to the top of the Race to Dubai standings, overtaking Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy. Lopez-Chacarra secured the title with a two-stroke margin over New Zealander Daniel Hillier, who finished at 19 under par. Angel Hidalgo and Adrian Meronk tied for third place at 15 under par. Om Prakash Chouhan remained the highest-placed Indian golfer, finishing in a tie for 30th. The tournament was heavily disrupted by weather conditions, including torrential rain and lightning, necessitating a marathon final day where Lopez-Chacarra played 25 holes to secure the win. Notably, Lopez-Chacarra achieved this victory despite competing with a fractured toe. His performance was bolstered by a standout third-round 63, which helped him build a substantial lead. This win also strengthens his position as a potential candidate for the 2027 European Ryder Cup team. The tournament featured a prize pool of USD 4 million. In a related development, DP World announced it will extend its partnership with the DP World India Championship through 2035, reinforcing its long-term support for the DP World Tour. Following the tournament, World No. 2 Rory McIlroy defended his decision to compete in India despite a disappointing finish tied for 42nd at 4-under par. Responding to criticisms from former PGA Tour player Kevin Kisner, who suggested participation was motivated by financial incentives, McIlroy stated his presence was driven by a “genuine interest in trying to bring the sport to another country” with significant growth potential. ## Claims - Angel Hidalgo, Adrian Meronk, and Joost Luiten share the clubhouse lead at eight-under par. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rain and thunderstorms caused a nearly five-hour delay on the first day of the tournament. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Eugenio Chacarra is seven-under par through five holes. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Eugenio Chacarra won the DP World India Championship. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chacarra finished the tournament with a total score of 21 under par. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The victory moved Chacarra to the top of the Race to Dubai Rankings. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Chacarra competed in the tournament with a fractured toe. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rory McIlroy is currently four-under par. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood is four-under par. (corroborated by 2 sources) - DP World extended its partnership with the DP World India Championship until 2035. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Daniel Hillier shot an 8-under 64, the best round of the day. (single source) - The DP World India Championship has a prize pool of $4 million. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Rory McIlroy defends India golf market importance after Delhi tournament Rory McIlroy defended his participation in the DP World India Championship, citing India's importance as a growing golf market despite finishing tied for 42nd in Delhi. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rory-mcilroy-defends-india-golf-market-importance-after-delhi-tournament ### 2026-10-18: Eugenio Chacarra wins DP World India Championship Eugenio Chacarra won the DP World India Championship with a 21-under total, moving to the top of the Race to Dubai rankings ahead of Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eugenio-chacarra-wins-dp-world-india-championship-1 ### 2026-10-16: Eugenio Chacarra wins DP World India Championship Eugenio Chacarra won the DP World India Championship with a 21-under par total, moving to the top of the Race to Dubai rankings. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-championship-hidalgo-luiten-and-meronk-share-lead ### 2026-10-15: DP World India Championship faces weather and light delays in Delhi Weather delays and fading light have disrupted the DP World India Championship in Delhi. While leaders fight for the title, Rory McIlroy faces criticism over his motivations for competing. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dp-world-india-championship-reed-and-macintyre-compete-in-delhi ### 2026-10-12: DP World India Championship begins in New Delhi amid smog and LIV Golf debates Rory McIlroy headlines the $4 million DP World India Championship in New Delhi amid discussions on LIV Golf's future and local air quality concerns. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dp-world-india-championship-returns-to-delhi-golf-club ### 2026-10-06: Rory McIlroy targets record at DP World Tour Championship in Dubai Rory McIlroy will compete in the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai this November, aiming to match Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Race to Dubai titles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rory-mcilroy-targets-record-at-dp-world-tour-championship-in-dubai --- Cite as: Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra wins DP World India Championship. 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