Chacarra Heads to Korea Atop Race to Dubai Before Playoffs
Eugenio Chacarra won the DP World India Championship in New Delhi by two shots, finishing at 21 under after a weather-delayed 63 and a final-round 70. It was his third title of 2026 and moved him past Patrick Reed to the top of the Race to Dubai. He now travels to Korea for the final regular-season event before the playoffs, while Daniel Hillier finished second in India and Rory McIlroy tied for 42nd.
Eugenio Chacarra’s New Delhi victory was his third in 2026, following wins at the KLM Open and Open d’Italia. A rain-delayed 63 in the third round and a closing 70 gave him a two-shot margin at 21 under, moving him ahead of Patrick Reed in the season standings.
Daniel Hillier’s second-place finish at 19 under lifted him from No. 101 to No. 77 in the world and into the Race to Dubai top ten. Adrian Meronk and Angel Hidalgo shared third at 15 under. Rory McIlroy carded 74 and tied for 42nd.
Chacarra’s rise and the final pre-playoff event in Cheonan may draw more attention to the DP World Tour’s season-long race, especially among golf fans in Spain and Korea. Players near the top-70 cutoff could face career-changing pressure, while local businesses and tournament organizers may benefit from increased interest. McIlroy’s quiet week could also shift media focus toward Chacarra and Reed, affecting sponsorship and audience engagement.