As the season edges towards its conclusion and the DP World Tour Play-Offs gather pace, the spotlight this month fell firmly on India – where history was made at the inaugural DP World India Championship.
Bringing this event to life required an enormous collective effort, but as ever, it’s the stories of our star players that define a week.
To have the reigning Masters Champion and first European Career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy in the field was a milestone moment, but he was joined by a world-class line-up that helped make Delhi Golf Club the epicentre of global golf for one unforgettable week.
A Fitting Champion for a New Chapter
By Sunday evening, the focus was firmly on Tommy Fleetwood, who capped an extraordinary season with another memorable victory. Having already claimed both the Tour Championship and FedExCup double on the PGA TOUR and delivered a standout performance in Europe’s Ryder Cup win at Bethpage, Tommy added a new chapter to his 2025 story with this win in Delhi.
To see a DP World Ambassador lift the trophy in the inaugural event was the perfect reflection of their deep and growing commitment to the game – and a moment that felt significant for everyone involved with the Tour.
Tommy’s popularity is universal, not only for his talent but for the way he carries himself – something he reflected on in his winner’s interview: “I pride myself in trying to have the best possible attitude I can at all times, even when things aren’t going to plan.”
It certainly did go to plan in Delhi, where a closing 65 secured a two-shot victory over Japan’s Keita Nakajima. But perhaps the most memorable moment came on the 18th green, when Tommy was joined by his son Frankie. The eight-year-old had told his dad earlier in the week that he’d never been there for one of his wins to run onto the 18th green, and as the final putt dropped, that wish came true.
Where Sport, Culture and Community United
Away from the course, one of the standout moments came on Friday night at DP World’s Diwali celebration, where Rory appeared in his Masters Green Jacket alongside Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
It’s hard to overstate Sachin’s stature in India – a national hero and one of the greatest batsmen of all time. To have Rory and Sachin together on stage, joined by another icon, Kapil Dev, was a genuine meeting of sporting worlds and a proud celebration of excellence, both in golf and beyond.
India remains a hugely important market – both for DP World and for the growth of golf – and with around 30 million people in Delhi alone, the potential is enormous. The inaugural DP World India Championship was a landmark week that brought together world-class golf, cultural celebration, and partnership excellence.
As we now turn our attention back to the DP World Tour Play-Offs and the season-ending finale here in the UAE, it’s fitting that the momentum and spirit of Delhi will carry us through to the close of another remarkable year.
