Rory Mcilroy set to big name in DP World India Championship

New Delhi: Grand slam winner Rory McIlroy has showed his participation within the $4 million DP World India Championship, as he tees it up within the nation for the primary time in his illustrious occupation.

The 2025 Masters Tournament champion showed his standing as an international {golfing} icon when he finished the occupation grand slam in memorable style in April, including the Green Jacket to his 4 earlier Major victories on the 2011 U.S. Open, the United States PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014 and The Open in 2014.

The reigning Race to Dubai champion is ready to convey big name energy to the inaugural DP World India Championship, going down at Delhi Golf Club from October 16-19, 2025.

Global good logistics supplier DP World and the DP World Tour introduced the DP World India Championship this season. Co-sanctioned with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the $4 million event options the most important prize fund ever introduced for a DP World Tour match in India, with a thrilling box set to assemble in Delhi.

McIlroy mentioned: “I’m excited not to handiest tee it up in India for the primary time but in addition discuss with a rustic that I’ve at all times sought after to discover.

“I’m proud to play in the inaugural DP World India Championship. I’ve always enjoyed playing a global schedule and as I have previously said, there is tremendous potential to grow golf further in the country. This is a great opportunity, and I can’t wait to play in front of Indian golf fans.”

Mr. Kapil Dev, President, PGTI, mentioned, “Following in the footsteps of golfing greats such as Tiger Woods, Payne Stewart, Ernie Els and Bryson DeChambeau, the legendary Rory McIlroy’s arrival in India is a landmark moment for golf in the country. A true global ambassador for golf, Rory’s presence at the DP World India Championship will inspire countless young Indians to take up the sport.”

The DP World India Championship underscores India’s rising affect as a vacation spot for elite golfing and as a strategic marketplace for DP World. The announcement follows the luck of the 2025 Hero Indian Open, received via Eugenio Chacarra, and additional boosts the Tour’s momentum within the area.

As the Tour’s name spouse since 2022, DP World is reaffirming its dedication to golfing with this new event. It enhances its broader carrying footprint in India, which incorporates partnerships with the Delhi Capitals, and grassroots programmes just like the Second Life Container initiative and ‘Balls for Birdies’ marketing campaign – either one of which contain DP World donating golfing balls, the use of its good logistics community, to assist develop the sport and make it extra available.

Yuvraj Narayan, Group Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer, DP World mentioned, “We are thrilled to welcome Rory McIlroy to the DP World India Championship. Having a participant of his calibre underscores the dedication each we and the DP World Tour must the luck of this event.

“India is likely one of the international’s quickest rising economies, and DP World is dedicated to partnering India’s enlargement tale with best-in-class infrastructure, experience in world industry, and now, world-class game. By bringing again the DP World Tour to India with the inaugural DP World India Championship, we’re showcasing Delhi at the world carrying level and making a platform to encourage the following era of skill. Rory will seize world consideration, building up participation and place India as a premier vacation spot for golfing.

“Our mission to support the growth of golf from the grassroots remains central to our global golf vision, and hosting a global icon like Rory in India is a proud milestone in that journey.”

The DP World India Championship would be the 8th of 9 occasions within the ‘Back 9’ section of the 2025 Race to Dubai, construction in opposition to the season-ending DP World Tour Play-Offs and culminating within the DP World Tour Championship in November at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.

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