Four-Way Tie at the Top in Delhi as DP World India Championship Reaches Halfway
At the DP World India Championship, Ángel Hidalgo, Joost Luiten, Adrian Meronk, and Thomas Detry are tied for the lead at 8-under. Luiten played 34 holes on Friday after Thursday's storms, while Hidalgo and Meronk each completed 31. Meronk, who recently won the Alfred Dunhill Links, made a bogey on his final hole but said he is gaining confidence.
Thursday storms at Delhi Golf Club wiped out almost five hours, forcing a Friday backlog. Joost Luiten completed 34 holes at six under via two 68s, while Ángel Hidalgo and Adrian Meronk each played 31. Meronk, fresh from winning the Alfred Dunhill Links, climbed from No. 141 to No. 38 in the rankings.
Thomas Detry remained tied at eight under when darkness stopped him. Eugenio Chacarra sat seven under through five second-round holes, and Eddie Pepperell carded 71 and 66 over 36 holes. Daniel Hillier's 64 was the week's best round so far.
The finish could matter most to players chasing Race to Dubai top-70 and tour cards, affecting livelihoods and access to bigger events. Fans in India may gain a compelling weekend, while sponsors and Delhi Golf Club could benefit from attention. Meronk's confidence and Chacarra's ranking chance may shape season-end narratives, but golf's wider social reach remains limited compared with major sports.