The India Championship, a new addition to the DP World Tour calendar, will debut at the historic Delhi Golf Club from October 16 to 19, 2025. Co-sanctioned with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the tournament becomes part of the ‘Back 9’ series on the 2025 Race to Dubai—the second phase of the season following the ‘Global Swings’.
With a record purse of USD 4 million, the India Championship becomes the richest golf tournament ever held in the country, underscoring India’s growing stature as a destination for elite global golf.
This announcement follows the success of the 2025 Indian Open—won by Spain’s Eugenio Chacarra—and further cements the DP World Tour’s momentum in the region. The event also marks the Tour’s return to Delhi Golf Club for the first time since 2016.
Steeped in history, the Lodhi Course at Delhi Golf Club was established in the 1930s and hosted the inaugural Indian Open in 1964. It was redesigned by five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson in 1977, with further enhancements by Gary Player Design in 2019.
DP World, the Tour’s title partner since 2022, is reaffirming its commitment to the sport through this tournament. The India Championship complements DP World’s broader sporting engagement in India, including its partnership with the Delhi Capitals and grassroots initiatives such as the ‘Second Life’ container programme and ‘Balls for Birdies’ campaign.
Rizwan Soomar, CEO and Managing Director, Middle East, North Africa & India Subcontinent at DP World, said:
“As a long-term partner of the Tour, we are thrilled to announce the DP World India Championship. We are committed to growing golf in India, and with our global network and expertise, we aim to elevate the sport while driving community impact.”
Ben Cowen, Chief Tournament and Operations Officer of the DP World Tour, added:
“We are excited to deepen our relationship with Indian golf through the launch of the DP World India Championship. Our thanks to DP World and the Delhi Golf Club for making this possible. We look forward to showcasing world-class golf at such an iconic venue.”
Kapil Dev, President of PGTI, hailed the tournament as a milestone for Indian golf:
“The DP World India Championship is a landmark moment. It offers Indian professionals a chance to compete with some of the world’s best, helping raise the standard of the sport nationally and globally.”
Raj Khosla, President of the Delhi Golf Club, highlighted the uniqueness of the venue:
“We are proud to host this world-class tournament at a course that blends sporting excellence with historical grandeur. The Lodhi-era monuments surrounding the course create a magical setting unlike any other.”
The DP World India Championship will be the eighth of nine tournaments in the ‘Back 9’ phase, leading to the DP World Tour Play-Offs and culminating at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
(With ANI inputs)
