Archive · 4 Oct 2026
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.
- When
- October 15–18; the article does not state the year.
- Where
- Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi, India.
- 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.
- 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