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Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson Headline DP World India Championship
A major golf tournament is coming to Delhi in October.
Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson will play in it for the first time.
They are both past winners of the Masters tournament.
Many other famous golfers, including Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, will also compete.
Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri will represent the home side.
Reed is currently leading the Race to Dubai standings.
He hopes to win his third tournament of the season.
Watson said he is excited to visit Delhi Golf Club and meet Indian golf fans.
Masters champions Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson will debut at the DP World India Championship from October 15 to 18.
The tournament will be held at Delhi Golf Club and feature Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry and Justin Rose.
Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri are also scheduled to compete.
Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed is seeking his third victory of the season.
Bubba Watson said he is excited to play a new event and experience India’s passionate golf fans.
- Who
- Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson and a field including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri, and other global stars.
- What
- The DP World India Championship will host its debut appearances by Masters champions Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson.
- Where
- Delhi Golf Club in Delhi, India.
- When
- October 15 to 18; the tournament is the eighth of nine events in the Race to Dubai’s Back 9 phase.
- Why
- The event is part of the DP World Tour season and contributes to the Race to Dubai buildup toward the season-ending play-offs.
Key facts
- Tournament
- DP World India Championship
- Dates
- October 15–18
- Venue
- Delhi Golf Club
- Debutants
- Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson
- Indian competitors
- Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri
- Race to Dubai position
- Patrick Reed is the current leader
- Season context
- The tournament is the eighth of nine Back 9 events before the DP World Tour Play-Offs
Quotes
Patrick Reed
American professional golfer and current Race to Dubai leader
“I really enjoy playing all over the world and I'm looking forward to teeing it up in the DP World India Championship for the first time. It looks like a great event and field, and it comes at an important time in the season, so I'm excited to see what we can do in Delhi.”
rediff.com
“It's always fun to play in new events and this is one that I was happy to be able to add to my schedule. I've heard that Delhi Golf Club is a great test, and golf fans in India are very passionate, so I'm looking forward to the week.”
rediff.com
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