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Three Major Champions Set to Play India Championship
A big golf tournament called the India Championship is coming to Delhi.
It will be held at Delhi Golf Club from October 15 to 18.
Rory McIlroy, Ryan Fox and Aaron Rai are expected to play.
They are described in the article as reigning Major champions.
PGTI chief Amandeep Johl said having all three in India at once is a big moment for Indian golf.
Many other well-known golfers are also expected to take part.
About 27 Indian golfers are expected to play, including Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri.
The course may be a tough test for the players.
Rory McIlroy, Ryan Fox and Aaron Rai are scheduled to compete at the India Championship in Delhi.
The tournament is set for October 15–18 at Delhi Golf Club.
PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl called the gathering of three reigning Major champions a landmark for Indian golf.
Eight players from the world’s top 20 are expected, including defending champion Tommy Fleetwood.
About 27 Indian players are expected to compete, with Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri leading the home challenge.
- Who
- Rory McIlroy, Ryan Fox, Aaron Rai and other international and Indian golfers are expected to compete.
- What
- The second India Championship golf tournament is scheduled to take place.
- Where
- Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi, India.
- When
- October 15–18; the article does not state the year.
- Why
- The tournament brings leading golfers to India; PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl described the presence of three reigning Major champions as a landmark for Indian golf.
Key facts
- Tournament
- India Championship; second edition
- Dates
- October 15–18; year not specified in the article
- Venue
- Delhi Golf Club
- Major champions named
- Rory McIlroy, Ryan Fox and Aaron Rai
- World top 20
- Eight players from the world’s top 20 are expected
- Expected Indian golfers
- Around 27
- Home challenge leaders
- Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri
Quotes
Amandeep Johl
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO and Delhi Golf Club captain
“For the first time in India, three reigning major championship winners will play together in one golf tournament. Rory McIlroy, Ryan Fox and Aaron Rai, who are three Major champions, will be here. This is a very big thing for Indian golf.”
thehansindia.com
“I’m excited to travel to Delhi for the India Championship this year. I’ve heard a lot about the event, and with connections to India throughout my family, there is a lot to look forward to across the week.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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