DP world, an international company dedicated to logistics, and the European circuit, have announced the celebration of the DP World India Championshipa new tournament with a 4 million dollars, the highest ever offered for an event of the DP World Tour in India. It is officially confirmed, therefore, the advanced news long ago by Have golf. He Star Damm Andalucía Mastersafter eight consecutive years in the Tour calendar, both in the Real Club Valderrama as in him Royal Golf Club Sotograndehas been replaced by this tournament in India.
The tournament will be played from October 16 to 19 in the historic Delhi Golf Cluband will be co-sanctioned next to the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). Will be part of the final stretch of the 2025 calendar Race to Dubaiknown as the Back 9after the initial phase called Global Swings.
The DP World India Championship highlights the growing influence of India as the destination of the elite golf and as a strategic market for DP World. The announcement comes after the dispute Hero Indian Openconquered by the Spanish Eugenio Chacarraand reinforces the impulse of the tour in the region.
The tournament also marks the return of the DP World Tour al Delhi Golf Club For the first time since 2016. Originally founded in the 30s, the Lodhi Championship Course field housed the first edition of Indian Open in 1964. It was redesigned by Peter Thomson In 1977 and subsequently improved by Gary Player Design In 2019.
Rizwan sotonCEO and general director of DP World for the Middle East, North Africa and India, commented: “As a long -running Tour partner, we are delighted to announce the creation of the DP World India Championship. Our commitment is to grow golf in the country and, thanks to our experience, resources and global network, we are working to raise the tour and generate a positive impact on the communities. ensuring that golf continues to evolve in exciting ways. “
Ben CowenDirector of DP World Tour Tournaments and Operations, added: “We are very excited to strengthen our commitment to Golf in India through the creation of the DP World India Championship with our valuable partner DP World. His role has been fundamental in the development of this exciting new event and we hope to continue building together a shared vision for the growth of golf in the country. for providing us with the opportunity to return to such an emblematic headquarters this October. ”
Kapil DevPresident of the Professional Golf Tour of India, declared: “The premiere of the DP World India Championship marks a historical moment for the Indian golf and reflects the growing prestige of the country in the international scene. We hope to work together with our partners of the DP World Tour to make this event a resounding success. This tournament gives our professionals the great opportunity to measure themselves with some of the best players in the world and Winning a valuable international experience.
Raj khoslapresident of Delhi Golf Club, said:
“We look forward to the arrival of the DP World World Championship, where golfers from around the world can not only demonstrate their talent, but also enjoy the scenic beauty of the Delhi Golf Club. I would like fans. “
The DP World India Championship will be the eighth of the nine tournaments of the final back 9 of the Race to Dubai 2025, which will culminate with the Play-Offs of the DP World Tour and the DP World Tour Championship in Jumeirah Golf state, Dubai.
