Eugenio Chacarra clinches DP World India Championship with two‑shot victory

Eugenio Chacarra secured his fourth DP World Tour title by winning the DP World India Championship in New Delhi with a two‑shot margin.

Tournament win and score

The 26‑year‑old Spaniard carded a final‑round two‑under‑par 70, marking his third win on the European Tour this season.

He finished the event at 21‑under par, moving to the top of the Race to Dubai rankings.

Chacarra overtook American Patrick Reed, who finished eight‑under at Delhi Golf Club.

Six‑time major champion Rory McIlroy, who had been in contention after the weather‑disrupted first two days, finished tied 42nd at four‑under and remains third in the Race to Dubai.

Effect on Race to Dubai standings

Chacarra said of his title chances, “I know it’s not going to be easy.” He added, “Rory in Dubai always plays good and I know it’s going to be a big battle. Patrick, too. Two of the best players in the world coming for me now, and I know they’re not going to make it easy.”

The victory was reported on Sun 18 Oct 2026 at 7:17 PM.

Personal tribute and recent form

Chacarra dedicated the win to his grandfather, who died ten days earlier, saying, “He is watching me somewhere from up there.”

Before the Indian event he had tied second at the Open de Espana and third at the FedEx Open de France.

In the field, New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier finished second on 19‑under, while Chacarra’s compatriot Angel Hidalgo and Poland’s Adrian Meronk were tied third on 15‑under.

England’s Tommy Fleetwood, the defending champion, placed tied fifth at 13‑under.

Overcoming injury and final round details

With the tournament playing catch‑up, Chacarra, who had broken a toe a couple of weeks earlier and overcome a neck problem, completed his third round in the morning to extend his sole lead.

He carded a nine‑under‑par 63 and maintained the charge in the final round with three birdies against one bogey.

Reflecting on the physical challenges, he said, “Last week it was really tough (broken toe), but this week doing all the ice and taking all the medications was better.”
He continued, “But my neck was just a bad position at night on Monday. My physio did a great job and made me compete.”
Finally, he noted, “And playing at less than 100 percent and to be able to win against this field gives me great motivation.”}