Eugenio Chacarra claimed another major victory in his impressive 2026 season, winning the DP World India Championship after four rounds of outstanding golf at Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi, India.
The Spanish golfer finished at 21-under-par, securing a two-shot victory over New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier and collecting $680,000 from the tournament’s $4 million prize fund.
The championship, which ran from October 15 to 18, attracted several of the biggest names in professional golf, including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Patrick Reed.
However, while Chacarra celebrated another significant achievement, McIlroy endured a disappointing week and finished well outside the leading positions.
With the final scores confirmed, attention has now turned to the amount each golfer earned from one of the biggest prize funds on the DP World Tour calendar.
EUGENIO CHACARRA WINS THE DP WORLD INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP
Chacarra delivered a composed performance throughout the tournament to secure his third DP World Tour victory of the 2026 season.
The 26-year-old Spaniard produced rounds of 67, 67, 63 and 70 to finish at 21-under-par, with a total score of 267.
His third-round 63 proved particularly important, giving him a commanding position heading into the final stages of the competition.
Despite the pressure of protecting his lead, Chacarra remained composed during Sunday’s final round. He carded a two-under-par 70 to finish two strokes ahead of Hillier, who made a determined late challenge.
The victory continued an exceptional season for Chacarra, who had already won the KLM Open and the Italian Open in June.
His latest triumph also strengthened his position in the Race to Dubai standings, moving him ahead of Patrick Reed and increasing his chances of finishing the season as the DP World Tour’s leading player.
For winning the championship, Chacarra earned $680,000, making him the biggest financial winner of the week.
The result further established him as one of the players to watch as the 2026 season approaches its conclusion.
DANIEL HILLIER FINISHES SECOND AFTER A STRONG FINAL ROUND
Daniel Hillier finished second after producing an impressive performance over the weekend.
The New Zealander began the tournament with a difficult opening round of 74 but recovered with rounds of 64, 64 and 67.
His final score of 19-under-par left him two shots behind Chacarra.
Hillier’s ability to recover from his opening-round difficulties made his performance particularly impressive. Rather than allowing the early setback to ruin his chances, he steadily climbed the leaderboard and applied pressure to the eventual champion.
Although he came close to securing the title, Chacarra’s earlier advantage proved too difficult to overcome.
Hillier received $440,000 for finishing second.
His performance was one of the standout stories of the tournament, demonstrating how quickly the leaderboard can change when a player finds his rhythm during the final rounds.
ADRIAN MERONK AND ANGEL HIDALGO SHARE THIRD PLACE
Adrian Meronk and Angel Hidalgo finished tied for third after both ending the championship at 15-under-par.
Meronk carded rounds of 67, 69, 69 and 68, while Hidalgo recorded 68, 68, 68 and 69.
Both golfers produced consistent performances throughout the week, but neither managed to close the gap on Chacarra and Hillier during the final round.
Meronk continued his strong run of form after winning the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship earlier in October.
Hidalgo also delivered an impressive performance, finishing six shots behind the champion.
The two golfers each earned $250,400, according to the tournament’s reported US-dollar prize-money breakdown.
Their shared third-place finish ensured that both players left India with substantial earnings and valuable results as the season progressed.
TOMMY FLEETWOOD FINISHES INSIDE THE TOP FIVE
Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood finished tied for fifth at 13-under-par.
The Englishman recorded rounds of 70, 69, 68 and 68, finishing eight shots behind Chacarra.
Although Fleetwood was unable to defend his title, he remained competitive throughout the tournament and secured another top-five finish.
His performance was particularly noteworthy given the attention surrounding the championship and the strength of the field.
Fleetwood shared fifth place with Gregorio De Leo, JC Ritchie and Joost Luiten.
Each player earned $132,400 for finishing in the group tied for fifth.
While Fleetwood will not be adding another India Championship trophy to his collection this year, his final position ensured that he remained among the tournament’s leading performers.
RORY MCILROY ENDURES A DISAPPOINTING WEEK
Rory McIlroy entered the championship as one of its biggest attractions, but the Northern Irishman struggled to find his best form.
The four-time major champion finished tied for 42nd at four-under-par after rounds of 67, 69, 70 and 74.
His final-round 74 left him far behind the players competing for the title.
McIlroy’s performance was a significant disappointment considering the attention surrounding his appearance in India.
He had spoken positively about returning to the country and the opportunity to help grow golf in a market with considerable potential.
However, his results on the course did not match the expectations associated with his status as one of the sport’s leading players.
McIlroy earned $21,200 for his tied-42nd finish.
Although the result was far from what he would have wanted, the tournament provided another opportunity to compete internationally before the closing events of the season.
McIlroy is expected to focus on preparing for the remaining tournaments where he can strengthen his position in the Race to Dubai standings.
JUSTIN ROSE ALSO FINISHES TIED FOR 42ND
Justin Rose was another prominent name who finished tied for 42nd.
The Englishman shared the position with McIlroy and several other players after completing the tournament at four-under-par.
Rose’s result meant that he missed out on a higher finish despite competing against a strong international field.
He earned $21,200, the same amount awarded to the other players who shared 42nd place.
The result highlighted the competitive nature of the championship, where even established major champions faced difficulties climbing the leaderboard.
HOW MUCH DID THE GOLFERS EARN?
The DP World India Championship offered a total prize fund of $4 million, with the winner receiving $680,000.
Here is a breakdown of the leading finishers and their reported prize money.
TOP 15 FINISHERS AND PRIZE MONEY
| Position | Golfer | Final score | Prize money |
| 1st | Eugenio Chacarra | -21 | $680,000 |
| 2nd | Daniel Hillier | -19 | $440,000 |
| T3 | Adrian Meronk | -15 | $250,400 |
| T3 | Angel Hidalgo | -15 | $250,400 |
| T5 | Gregorio De Leo | -13 | $132,400 |
| T5 | Tommy Fleetwood | -13 | $132,400 |
| T5 | JC Ritchie | -13 | $132,400 |
| T5 | Joost Luiten | -13 | $132,400 |
| T9 | Robert MacIntyre | -12 | $78,000 |
| T9 | Thomas Detry | -12 | $78,000 |
| T9 | Adrian Otaegui | -12 | $78,000 |
| T9 | Tom McKibbin | -12 | $78,000 |
| T13 | Joel Girrbach | -11 | $62,800 |
| T13 | Laurie Canter | -11 | $62,800 |
| T15 | Scott Jamieson | -10 | $54,080 |
| T15 | Shane Lowry | -10 | $54,080 |
Prize money is shown in US dollars. T indicates a tie between players.
OTHER NOTABLE EARNINGS
Several other established golfers also earned significant amounts from the championship.
Aaron Rai finished tied for 20th at nine-under-par and earned approximately $46,533.
Patrick Reed finished tied for 23rd at eight-under-par, receiving approximately $40,400. His result was particularly important in the context of the Race to Dubai standings, where Chacarra moved ahead of him following the victory.
Other players finishing tied for 23rd included Anirban Lahiri, Nathan Kimsey, Tom Vaillant, Frederic Lacroix, Francesco Laporta and Jordan Gumberg.
Each received approximately $40,400.
Meanwhile, Byeong Hun An, Martin Couvra, Johannes Veerman, Om Prakash Chouhan, James Morrison, Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy finished tied for 42nd at four-under-par.
Each earned $21,200.
These payouts demonstrate how the championship rewarded players throughout the field, although the largest financial rewards went to those who finished near the top of the leaderboard.
THE FINAL LEADERBOARD
The leading scores at the conclusion of the DP World India Championship were:
- Eugenio Chacarra: 21-under-par
- Daniel Hillier: 19-under-par
- Adrian Meronk: 15-under-par
- Angel Hidalgo: 15-under-par
- Tommy Fleetwood: 13-under-par
- Gregorio De Leo: 13-under-par
- JC Ritchie: 13-under-par
- Joost Luiten: 13-under-par
- Robert MacIntyre: 12-under-par
- Thomas Detry: 12-under-par
- Adrian Otaegui: 12-under-par
- Tom McKibbin: 12-under-par
The results show how Chacarra established himself at the top of the standings, while Hillier emerged as his closest challenger.
Meronk and Hidalgo shared third place, with Fleetwood among four players tied for fifth.
WHAT THE VICTORY MEANS FOR CHACARRA
Beyond the financial reward, Chacarra’s victory could prove important for his ambitions in the sport.
His third DP World Tour win of the season strengthened his position in the Race to Dubai and increased attention on his prospects of earning a place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team.
With the season approaching its conclusion, every strong performance carries additional significance for players competing for rankings, qualification opportunities and year-end honours.
Chacarra has made it clear that he wants to establish himself among the best players in the world. His victory in India provides further evidence of his progress.
The win also demonstrates the importance of consistency. His earlier victories in the Netherlands and Italy established momentum, and his performance in New Delhi extended that run.
With major events still to come, Chacarra will have further opportunities to demonstrate that his 2026 success is part of a longer-term rise rather than a temporary spell of good form.
FINAL VERDICT
The DP World India Championship delivered a memorable week of golf, with Eugenio Chacarra emerging as the champion after finishing at 21-under-par.
His victory earned him $680,000 and strengthened his position in the Race to Dubai standings.
Daniel Hillier finished second and collected $440,000, while Adrian Meronk and Angel Hidalgo shared third place, earning $250,400 each.
Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood finished tied for fifth, earning $132,400, while Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose endured disappointing weeks and finished tied for 42nd.
For Chacarra, the championship represented another major step forward in an outstanding season. For McIlroy, it was a reminder that even the biggest names in golf can struggle to find their best form.
As the 2026 season moves towards its conclusion, the results in India have added another important chapter to the Race to Dubai and set the stage for the remaining tournaments.
