The 2026 Hero Indian Open in Gurugram will feature PGA Tour star Akshay Bhatia and a record prize purse of USD 2.55 million.
Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala experienced setbacks on the third day of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, while Matt Fitzpatrick maintained his lead.
Akshay Bhatia, a three-time PGA Tour winner, is set to make his debut at the Hero Indian Open, fulfilling a long-held ambition to play in his parents' home country. The tournament features a strong field, including defending champion Eugenio Chacarra and Ryder Cup hero Francesco Molinari.
Sahith Theegala and Akshay Bhatia are set to compete at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, a Signature Event of the 2026 PGA season, with top players like Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas also participating.
Aaron Rai finished tied for 23rd at the Cognizant Classic, while Nico Echavarria secured victory with a strong final round performance.
Akshay Bhatia's impressive 8-under 63 propelled him up the leaderboard at the RBC Heritage, while Matt Fitzpatrick leads the field.
Aditi Ashok had a disappointing start at The Chevron Championship, while Nelly Korda leads the tournament after the first day.
Major champion Justin Rose is set to make his professional debut in India at the DP World India Championship. The tournament, co-sanctioned with the PGTI, boasts a significant prize fund and underscores India's growing importance in elite golf.
Akshay Bhatia, an Indian-origin golfer, enters The Masters with strong recent performances, making him a potential surprise contender despite the presence of golf's biggest names.
Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi secured top-10 finishes at the Australian Women's PGA Championship, while Hannah Green claimed her third title.
Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns share the lead after the first round of the Masters, while Aaron Rai finishes in the top 10. Akshay Bhatia faces challenges on the back nine.
Rory McIlroy, the five-time Major winner, will participate in the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club for the second year running. Tommy Fleetwood has also confirmed his participation.
Sahith Theegala and Sudarshan Yellamaraju, both of Indian origin, are making waves at the Texas Children's Houston Open, while Gary Woodland takes the lead after a strong second round.
Indian-American golfer Sahith Theegala started strong at the Texas Children's Houston Open, finishing tied for 11th after the first round. Sudarshan Yellamaraju, an Indian-born Canadian golfer, is also participating in the event.
Scottie Scheffler corrected swing issues in time to hold off a spirited effort by Spaniard Jon Rahm for a runaway victory and third career major title.
Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence in Florida after his vehicle rolled over. He was later released and faces multiple charges.
Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki, one of only two Japanese golfers to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, died at 78 after a battle with colon cancer.
Diksha Dagar finished as the top Indian golfer at the Women's Australian Open, securing a Tied 45th place. Hannah Green won the tournament, becoming the first Australian to win the title since 2014.
Ludvig Aberg's impressive 63 propelled him to the top of the leaderboard at the Players Championship, while Sahith Theegala struggled. Akshay Bhatia improved slightly, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju made the cut.
Tommy Fleetwood, the world number 3, is set to defend his title at the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club in October. He won the inaugural edition last season and is looking forward to competing in the $4,000,000 event.
India's Karandeep Kochhar slipped to tied 23rd after shooting 70 in the third round of the New Zealand Open.
Aaron Rai maintained his position in the Top-10 while Sudarshan Yellamaraju qualified for the weekend rounds at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.
Rajasthan Royals is set to be sold to US-based Kal Somani-led consortium for US$ 1.63 billion (approximately Rs 15,290 crore), becoming the most valuable IPL franchise.
Indian American golfer Sahith Theegala moves into the top 10 at the Players Championship, while other Indian and Indo-Canadian players also make significant strides.
Shubhankar Sharma, Rayhan Thomas, and Yuvraj Sandhu lead the Indian contingent hoping to end the title drought at the Hero Indian Open, a tournament last won by an Indian golfer in 2017.
Akshay Bhatia is two strokes behind leader Daniel Berger at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, while Sahith Theegala remains in the top 10.
Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra is in a good position to contend for another Hero Indian Open title, while Freddy Schott leads after the first round. Veer Ahlawat is the best-placed Indian golfer.
American Murray's death came a day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sahith Theegala, an Indian-American golfer, shot a 5-under 67 at the Players Championship, highlighted by an impressive eagle. He shares the lead with several other golfers as play was suspended due to darkness.
Steely-nerved Billy Horschel grabbed his 60-degree wedge to chase an alligator off the course at the Cognizant Classic on Thursday, sending the scaly predator scampering into the water at the PGA National course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Grayson Murray died on Saturday, a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas
Tiger Woods settled for a haphazard one-over-par 72 in the first round of the Genesis Invitational on Thursday.
Despite being "sore all over" Woods was looking forward to getting back on course for the second round of the tournament, which he hosts for the benefit of his charity.
American Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole to win the PGA Championship by one shot over LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau.
The world of golf was left stunned as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight, announced a shock agreement!
Players who join the LIV series that threatens to blow apart men's professional golf, are no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour events
The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV circuit announced an agreement in early June to merge and form a unified commercial entity. The LIV Golf series is bankrolled by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIV). Critics have accused it of being a vehicle for the country to improve its reputation as it faces criticism of its human rights record.
Australian Open chief Craig Tiley believes any Saudi Arabian investment in tennis would not have the same impact as in golf.
Scheffler charged with police officer assault before PGA Championship second round
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, met with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) co-founder and ambassador, Yuvraj Singh and CEO Uttam Mundy at his office and praised the efforts being made to promote the sport across India.
