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Hero Indian Open 2026: Top Golfers Compete for Record Purse
The 2026 Hero Indian Open will feature five top-100 players and a record purse of $2.55 million. Taking place March 26-29 at the DLF Golf and Country Club, the event showcases a star-studded lineup, including major champions and rising stars.
The Hero Indian Open 2026 is scheduled for March 26-29 at the DLF Golf and Country Club. This year's Open boasts a strong field, including five players within the world's top 100. Akshay Bhatia (ranked 22nd) and Francesco Molinari (2018 Open champion) headline the competition. Other top-100 players include Casey Jarvis (69), Elvis Smylie (74), David Puig (85) and Thriston Lawrence (89). Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra (ranked 143rd) will also compete. The event features a record purse of USD $2.55 million and revised Race to Dubai rankings, increasing the stakes for the competitors.
Key Facts
- The Hero Indian Open 2026 occurs from March 26-29.
- The venue is the DLF Golf and Country Club.
- Five of the world's top 100 players will participate.
- Akshay Bhatia (ranked 22nd) and Francesco Molinari (2018 Open champion) are among the headliners.
- Casey Jarvis, Elvis Smylie, David Puig, and Thriston Lawrence are also top-100 players competing.
- Eugenio Chacarra, ranked 143rd, is the defending champion.
- The purse for the event is USD $2.55 million.
- Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu will lead the home challenge.
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Research Sources
- ThePrint — Star-studded Hero Indian Open 2026 to feature five top-100 players, record purse
- Devdiscourse — Star-Studded Lineup to Tee Off at Hero Indian Open 2026 | Sports-Games