McIlroy, Rai, Fleetwood headline a star-studded field for DP World India Championship

A galaxy of golf’s biggest names will descend on the picturesque Delhi Golf Club for the second edition of the DP World India Championship, which tees off here on Thursday.

With a prize purse of $4 million, the tournament has attracted three reigning Major champions, alongside several other big names. The 2026 Masters champion Rory McIlroy is undoubtedly the biggest draw, with PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai and Ryan Fox, who won The Open Championship, among the other leading contenders.

Justin Rose (2013 U.S. Open), Danny Willett (2016 Masters), Patrick Reed (2018 Masters) and Shane Lowry (2019 Open Championship) further bolster the star-studded field.

With the season nearing its conclusion, there is plenty at stake beyond the tournament title. This week’s performance could prove decisive in the Race to Dubai, where Reed, Eugenio Chacarra and McIlroy are locked in a three-way battle.