Excitement Builds for the DP World Players Championship Starting April 21
Synopsis
The DP World Players Championship is set to commence at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Nuh, Haryana from April 21-24, 2026, featuring a competitive field of 130 professional golfers and a prize purse of INR 1 crore. Join the excitement as top talent gathers for this prestigious event!
Key Takeaways
DP World Players Championship scheduled from April 21-24, 2026.
Hosted at Classic Golf & Country Club , Nuh, Haryana.
Prize purse of INR 1 crore .
Strong field of 130 professional golfers .
Shubhankar Sharma sets a new record with a 25-under 263 winning score.
Nuh, April 20 (NationPress) The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) has officially revealed the schedule for the DP World Players Championship, set to take place at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Nuh, Haryana, from April 21-24, 2026.
This prestigious tournament offers a total prize purse of INR 1 crore.
Expect to see a competitive field of 130 professional golfers. The participating roster features esteemed Indian players such as Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, and Manu Gandas—all of whom are former champions of the DP World PGTI Order of Merit. Additionally, notable participants include Saptak Talwar (current leader of the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit), Khalin Joshi, and Honey Baisoya, both of whom have secured wins this season, along with Angad Cheema, a two-time champion from last year.
Among foreign entries, N Thangaraja from Sri Lanka stands out as a three-time winner on the DP World PGTI last year.
In addition to Ahlawat and Gandas, the local regions of Gurugram and Nuh will be represented by other prominent players including Dhruv Sheoran and Tapendra Ghai (both DP World PGTI winners), as well as Manish Thakran and Shivendra Singh Sisodia (both NexGen winners on the DP World PGTI), along with Kushal Singh, Manav Bais, and Saurav Rathi.
Recently, Shubhankar Sharma achieved a remarkable five-under 67, securing his seventh title on the DP World PGTI during the inaugural INR 1 crore Boulders Classic at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club in Hyderabad.
The 29-year-old from Chandigarh showcased his dominance, finishing with a record-breaking total of 25-under 263 (66-66-64-67), leading the field by eight shots. This victory not only set a new record for the lowest aggregate score on the DP World PGTI but also earned Sharma INR 15 lakh—marking his first win on the tour since December 2017 at the McLeod Russel Tour Championship in Kolkata. It was also his first professional title globally in over eight years, dating back to his win at the Maybank Championship, a co-sanctioned event on the DP World Tour and Asian Tour in February 2018.
Point of View
It's essential to recognize the significance of events like the DP World Players Championship in promoting sports and fostering local talent. With an impressive prize fund and participation from renowned golfers, this tournament not only highlights the growing popularity of golf in India but also encourages upcoming players to showcase their skills on a larger platform.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the DP World Players Championship scheduled?
The DP World Players Championship is scheduled from April 21 to 24, 2026.
Where will the tournament be held?
The tournament will take place at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Nuh, Haryana.
What is the prize purse for the tournament?
The total prize purse for the DP World Players Championship is INR 1 crore.
Who are some of the top players participating?
Notable players include Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, and N Thangaraja.
What recent achievement did Shubhankar Sharma accomplish?
Shubhankar Sharma recently won his seventh DP World PGTI title at the Boulders Classic with a record total of 25-under 263.
