DP World Locks in India Championship Title Partnership Until 2035
DP World extends its title partnership for the India Championship until 2035, securing the future of elite golf in India with a massive prize fund.
In a massive boost for professional golf in the country, DP World has officially confirmed the extension of its title partnership for the DP World India Championship through to 2035. This long-term commitment ensures that one of the most prestigious events in the golfing calendar will remain a staple of the Indian sporting landscape for the next decade.
A Record-Breaking Investment in Indian Golf
The second edition of the tournament arrives with a staggering 4 million dollar prize fund, marking it as the largest purse ever offered for a DP World Tour event hosted in India. This move is part of a larger strategic alignment, following a historic agreement signed last year that extended DP World's role as the Title Partner and Official Logistics Partner of the global DP World Tour until 2035.
The partnership, which began in 2022 and led to the renaming of the European Tour to the DP World Tour, aims to make the sport more inclusive and better connected globally. By leveraging its vast network of ports, terminals, and logistics technology across six continents, DP World provides the essential infrastructure required to move elite athletes and equipment across a grueling season of 42 events in 25 different countries.
Strengthening India's Global Golf Influence
The extension of the India Championship underscores the country's rising status as a premier destination for elite golf and a strategic hub for global trade. The tournament is co-sanctioned with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), further integrating local talent with the international circuit.
DP World's commitment to Indian sports extends beyond the greens. The company is also the Title and Official Umbrella Partner of the DP World PGTI and maintains high-profile partnerships with both the men’s and women’s Delhi Capitals teams. Additionally, the firm supports grassroots programs aimed at donating equipment and upgrading facilities to nurture future golfing stars.
"India is one of the most important markets in global trade, and we want to be here for the long term," said Yuvraj Narayan, Group Chief Executive Officer of DP World. "Extending our support of the DP World India Championship to 2035 puts it alongside our title partnership of the DP World Tour for the next decade. In two editions, this tournament has brought the world's best golfers to Delhi and given Indian players the chance to compete with them at home."
The Road to Dubai and Beyond
The DP World India Championship is a critical fixture in the 'Race to Dubai.' Specifically, the 2026 event is scheduled as the eighth of nine tournaments in the 'Back 9' phase, leading up to the season-ending Play-Offs and the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai—another event DP World has committed to sponsor until 2035.
Key Highlights of the Championship:
- The Stakes: The tournament now serves as the season-ending event for the DP World PGTI.
- The Reward: The winner of the DP World PGTI Order of Merit, crowned at the conclusion of the championship, earns a coveted DP World Tour card for the 2027 season.
- Legacy: The inaugural 2025 event was won by European Ryder Cup star and former Race to Dubai champion Tommy Fleetwood, marking the tour's triumphant return to the Delhi Golf Club for the first time since 2016.