Eugenio Chacarra reached a new career high in the Official World Golf Ranking after his win at the 2026 DP World India Championship. The Spanish golfer rose from No. 50 to No. 39 after his two-shot victory at Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi on October 18. He carded a total of 21-under 267 to beat Daniel Hillier, who finished at 19-under par. The result also placed Chacarra at the top of the Race to Dubai standings with 4,092.89 points.
The DP World India Championship marked Chacarra’s third DP World Tour title of the 2026 season and his fourth career win on the tour. He had also won the KLM Open and the Italian Open earlier this year. His latest triumph came after a rain-hit final day that required him to play 25 holes on Sunday. The victory further strengthened his position in the Race to Dubai rankings and gave him a new milestone in his professional career.
Eugenio Chacarra Reflects on Tough Final Round and His Rapid Rise on the DP World Tour
Chacarra expressed his delight at another win in India, a country where he had earned his first DP World Tour title. He noted that his hard work had paid off and that he had played well throughout the tournament. Chacarra wanted a win to improve his place in the rankings and his triumph at the DP World India Championship helped him achieve that goal.
“Last round was tough. Really tiring waking up three days in a row 4:00 AM My body wasn’t there. I didn’t feel good. It’s hard to go in a big lead. You don’t really want to push but you want to, guys making birdies. So it was something that I knew didn’t happened before and it was a new experience, but really proud of my short game and how I grinded and stayed patient,” Chacarra stated on Sunday, October 18, after winning the trophy.
Chacarra mentioned that his rapid rise on the DP World Tour has not come as a surprise to him. After three wins this season and four career titles on the tour, he has always believed in his ability. He recalled his time as one of the top amateur golfers in the world and explained that his goal was to become one of the best professional players as well. His latest victory at the DP World India Championship reflects the level he believes he can achieve.
“I work really hard. I got a great team surrounding me. They pushed me. My family, everyone back home, they’re always trying to make me better. I think we been doing a great job with our and obviously it’s paying off. Really thankful for it. Like I always say, we need to keep working because that last round wasn’t what I wanted it to be.”
Eugenio Chacarra Claims Third DP World Tour Title of 2026 at India Championship
Chacarra won the 2026 DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club after a strong four-round display. He opened with two rounds of 67 to reach the halfway stage at 10-under par. He then carded a superb 63 in the third round to take control of the tournament.
Despite a recent toe fracture, the 26-year-old maintained his form under pressure. Rain delays forced him to play 25 holes on Sunday, but he closed with a 2-under 70 to finish at 21-under 267. His final score gave him a two-shot win over New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier, who finished at 19-under par.
The victory marked Chacarra’s third DP World Tour title of the 2026 season, after his wins at the KLM Open and the Italian Open. It was also his fourth career title on the tour. His success in New Delhi lifted him to the top of the Race to Dubai standings, ahead of Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy.
Ananya Giri is a writer at Women’s Golf Journal.
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