DP World Tour : Hero Indian Open Entry List
The Asian Swing continues as the DP World Tour returns to the beautiful but punishing DLF Golf and Country Club for the Hero Indian Open.
Chacarra defends
Eugenio Chacarra claimed his maiden DP World Tour title on just his ninth appearance last year, recovering from a rocky start to his final round before pulling clear with a brilliant birdie burst to win by two shots.
He finished on -4, two shots clear of Keita Nakajima in second place -2, while Joost Luiten was another stroke back in third -1.
"I know when I play my best I’m one of the best players in the world, I’ve already proved that a million times, it’s just awesome - it’s going to need to sink in but really proud and just happy."
Bhatia makes first trip to India
Hero MotoCorp global ambassador Akshay Bhatia will tee it up for the first time in India as he makes his debut. American Bhatia was born and raised in California and North Carolina but has Indian roots and has always expressed a desire to play in the country.
His recent win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard raised him to a career high 19th on the Official World Golf Ranking as part of a run of five consecutive top 20s on the PGA TOUR.
Inside the field
Casey Jarvis is back in action this week in his last start before his Masters debut and is joined by fellow 2026 DP World Tour winners Nacho Elvira, Freddy Schott, Dan Bradbury and David Puig.
Major champion and Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari makes his second consecutive start and is joined by brother Edoardo, who is making his comeback from a thumb injury which has ruled him out since August. Andy Sullivan, Julien Guerrier, Calum Hill, Campillo, Armitage and Angel Ayora are all flying high in the Race to Dubai Rankings Delivered by DP World and will be looking to maintain momentum alongside Gumberg.
DLF G&CC set to test the best again
The beauty is a beast but we wouldn't have it any other way when we come to DLF G&CC. Last season just three players finished under par with only the par-five fourth (4.90) and par-four ninth (3.96) playing under their respective pars.
Since we first came here in 2008 for the Johnnie Walker Classic there have been ten events played at DLF G&CC, with the average score for a round 1.25 over par. The total of 13,458 birdies and 324 eagles may seem hefty but is more than cancelled out by 12,521 bogeys, 2,337 doubles and 573 scores of more than plus two. Rarely is field versus course more intriguing than at DLF G&CC.
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