Delhi’s Date with Golfing Greatness: DP World Tour Returns to India with a $4 Million Swing
Historic Delhi Golf Club to host the inaugural DP World India Championship, reaffirming India’s rise in elite golf
Seoul, Korea - India is stepping back onto the centre stage of international golf with the launch of the $4 million DP World India Championship, teeing off at Delhi Golf Club from October 16-19, 2025. It marks the richest DP World Tour event ever played on Indian soil and a triumphant return to a venue steeped in history.
Co-sanctioned with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the tournament is a pivotal stop on the ‘Back 9’ stretch of the 2025 Race to Dubai. It’s a bold statement not only of India’s growing stature in the sport but also of DP World’s enduring commitment to transforming the game through global investment.
“This is more than a tournament,” said Rizwan Soomar, CEO of DP World (India Subcontinent). “It’s a promise to India’s golf community. With the DP World India Championship, we’re investing in talent, tradition and the future.”
The event follows the successful Hero Indian Open and will once again bring world-class competition to Delhi Golf Club, where legends once roamed the fairways. Built in the 1930s and bordered by monuments dating back to the Lodhi dynasty, the club was redesigned by Peter Thomson and enhanced by Gary Player Design—making it a compelling blend of history and high-performance.
“This is a milestone for Indian golf,” said Kapil Dev, president of the PGTI. “For our professionals, it’s a rare and invaluable opportunity to compete with the world’s best at home. For fans, it’s a festival.”
And for the DP World Tour, it’s a homecoming. “We are thrilled to return to Delhi Golf Club,” said Ben Cowen, the Tour’s Chief Tournament & Operations Officer. “Together with DP World and our Indian partners, we’re building something lasting.”
As the October breeze stirs the ancient trees of Delhi, the world’s finest golfers will chase glory—and a share of history—in the shadow of centuries. For Indian golf, it’s not just another tournament. It’s a coming of age.