Akshay Bhatia Eyes Victory at Hero Indian Open as Hero MotoCorp Brand Ambassador
Hero MotoCorp brand ambassador Akshay Bhatia, fresh off a win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, targets victory at the Hero Indian Open starting March 26.
$2.55 million
What Happened
The Hero Indian Open, with an enhanced prize purse of US $2.55 million, tees off at the DLF Golf and Country Club from March 26. Akshay Bhatia, a three-time winner on the PGA Tour, is the top draw alongside Major champion Francesco Molinari and other world top-100 players.
“It is more than an association; it is a relationship. He (Dr. Munjal) has been great to our family.”
2.55million US dollars
Enhanced prize purse for the 2026 Hero Indian Open.
Why this matters
The Hero Indian Open showcases Hero MotoCorp's sponsorship in professional golf, highlighting its brand ambassador's performance and the company's global sports engagement.
Terms in This Story
- PGA Tour
- Professional Golfers' Association Tour, the main professional golf tour for men in the United States.
- pro-am
- A golf tournament format where professional golfers play alongside amateur golfers.
- DP World Tour
- The European Tour's men's professional golf tour, now known as DP World Tour.
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