Chacarra Takes Two-Shot Lead at DP World India Championship
Eugenio Chacarra leads the DP World India Championship at 14-under par, two shots ahead of Ángel Hidalgo and Joost Luiten. He made nine birdies on Saturday and still has seven holes of his third round to complete on Sunday after weather delays. Patrick Reed, the Race to Dubai leader, made the cut on the line and is at 6-under, while Rory McIlroy sits at 4-under.
Eugenio Chacarra, second in the Race to Dubai after a shared second at the Open de España, is chasing Patrick Reed, who has led since February. Chacarra has seven holes left in his third round at Delhi Golf Club, where storms on the opening day caused almost a five-hour delay and forced the event to catch up.
Ángel Hidalgo, his playing partner, and Joost Luiten are tied second at 12 under. Rory McIlroy, seeking a record-equalling eighth Harry Vardon Trophy, is at four under after a turbulent third round that included an eagle from a bunker at the 14th.
Chacarra’s lead, with Reed and McIlroy also in the field, may heighten interest in the Race to Dubai’s closing stretch and draw more viewers to DP World Tour coverage. A tight, weather-delayed finish could benefit Delhi’s host venue and local hospitality through added media attention. For players, the result may influence rankings, exemptions, and season-ending opportunities. Fans could enjoy a compelling Sunday chase, though the disrupted schedule may test their patience.