Venue & Tournament Info
Location: Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi, India
Dates: Thursday, October 16 – Sunday, October 19, 2025
Tour: DP World Tour (co-sanctioned with the Professional Golf Tour of India, PGTI)
Purse: $4 million – the largest prize fund ever for a DP World Tour event in India
Format: 72-hole stroke play
Weather Outlook
Delhi Forecast (Oct. 16–19): Warm and dry conditions, highs around 85°F (29°C), minimal rain risk. Afternoon breezes may influence shot shaping and club selection.
Player Field & Injury Updates
Rory McIlroy: Fresh off his 2025 Masters victory and multiple global wins, arrives as the headline act.
Tommy Fleetwood: Returning to India for the first time since 2016, in strong form after his Tour Championship triumph.
Local Stars: Indian standouts like Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will look to leverage home advantage.
Injuries: No major withdrawals reported; full-strength field expected.
Key Player Matchups
McIlroy vs. Fleetwood: Both Ryder Cup heroes, both in peak form, and both chasing Race to Dubai points.
Sharma vs. Bhullar: India’s top hopes, with Sharma’s ball-striking and Bhullar’s experience critical on a tight Delhi layout.
Young Guns: Watch for rising DP World Tour talents like Nicolai Højgaard and Adrian Meronk, who thrive in global events.
Recent Form & Team Records
McIlroy: 4 international wins in 2025, including The Masters and Players Championship.
Fleetwood: FedEx Cup champion, consistent top-10 finishes.
Indian Golf: Growing momentum with Sharma’s strong showings in Europe and Asia.
Series & Historical Context
Inaugural Edition: This is the first-ever DP World Tour event in India, a milestone for global golf expansion.
Race to Dubai Impact: With just weeks left in the season, every point matters for the season-long standings.
Betting Trends
McIlroy has won 3 of his last 7 worldwide starts.
Fleetwood has top-10 finishes in 5 of his last 6 events.
Indian players historically perform well at Delhi Golf Club due to course familiarity.
