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MJ Daffue Claims PGTI Open 2026 Title in Haryana, India
MJ Daffue of South Africa secured his second HotelPlanner Tour victory in two months at the PGTI Open 2026 in Nuh, Haryana, India, finishing one stroke ahead of his closest competitors. This win places Daffue at the top of the Road to Mallorca Rankings.
MJ Daffue, a South African golfer, clinched the PGTI Open 2026 title on Sunday, March 23, in Nuh, Haryana, India, marking his second win on the HotelPlanner Tour within a two-month span. The event, valued at 300,000 USD, was co-sanctioned by the DP World PGTI and the HotelPlanner Tour. Daffue began the final day with a four-stroke advantage, ultimately posting a final round of 69 to reach a total of 21 under par 267. This performance allowed him to finish one shot clear of American Jhared Hack and India's Saptak Talwar, who tied for second place. Daffue stated that believing in his ability and maintaining momentum from prior weeks contributed to his success, noting his work with a sports psychologist. His win also propelled him to the leading position in the season-long Road to Mallorca Rankings. Prior to his final round, Daffue completed the remaining six holes of his third round on Sunday morning at Classic Golf & Country Club, carding a 67 to reach 18 under par.
Key Facts
- MJ Daffue won the PGTI Open 2026 in Nuh, Haryana, India, on Sunday, March 23.
- This marks Daffue's second HotelPlanner Tour title in two months.
- The tournament was a 300,000 USD event, co-sanctioned by the DP World PGTI and the HotelPlanner Tour.
- Daffue finished with a total score of 21 under par 267, one shot ahead of Jhared Hack and Saptak Talwar.
- Saptak Talwar of India tied for second place, making him the highest-ranked Indian golfer.
- Daffue's final round was bogey-free, and he carded a 69.
- He made a birdie at the ninth hole and an eagle on the par-five fourteenth during his final round.
- The victory moved Daffue to the top of the Road to Mallorca Rankings.
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- Asian News International (ANI) — South Africa's MJ Daffue secures win on dramatic final day of PGTI Open 2026; Saptak Talwar finishes as best Indian in tied second