Some of Europe’s biggest Ryder Cup names are heading to India this month for the DP World India Championship, with Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry and Viktor Hovland confirmed to tee it up at Delhi Golf Club, alongside local favourite Shubhankar Sharma. Fresh from representing Europe at Bethpage, the quartet will bring star power and Ryder Cup buzz to one of Asia’s most historic golfing venues.
For McIlroy, the visit marks another chapter in his remarkable 2025 season, which saw him finally complete the career Grand Slam at Augusta before leading Europe’s charge in New York. Fleetwood arrives off the back of his FedEx Cup triumph, while Lowry has enjoyed one of his most consistent campaigns in years, capped by sinking the putt that retained the Ryder Cup for Europe at Bethpage.
Hovland, meanwhile, remains one of the game’s most dynamic ball strikers — and a fan favourite wherever he goes. Add Sharma into the mix, buoyed by home support and strong Tour form, and the stage is set for a memorable week in India’s capital.
Historic Setting Meets World-Class Talent
Dating back to the 1920s and formally established in 1951, Delhi Golf Club blends championship golf with centuries-old history. The Lodhi Course is framed by Mughal ruins and ancient monuments, demanding accuracy over brute strength — a test perfectly suited to the strategic games of Europe’s Ryder Cup stars.
The club has hosted the Hero Indian Open multiple times since 1964 and is home to over 300 species of trees and birds, including its famous peacocks. This October, though, the spotlight will be firmly on McIlroy his fellow European champions as they bring a taste of Ryder Cup class to India. For Sharma and the home fans, it’s a rare chance to see Europe’s elite up close on home soil.
