Molinari, Chacarra, Bhatia headline Hero Indian Open 2026 field
The Hero Indian Open golf tournament begins March 26 at DLF Golf and Country Club with a prize purse of $2.55 million, featuring 2018 Open champion Francesco Molinari, defending champion Eugenio Chacarra, and three-time…
$2.55 million
138 golfers
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What Happened
The 2026 Hero Indian Open tees off March 26 at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, India, with a field of 138 golfers from 26 countries, including 30 Indians. The prize purse has been enhanced to US$2.55 million. Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra seeks to repeat last year's success, while 2018 Open champion Francesco Molinari aims to end his win drought since 2019. Three-time PGA Tour winner and Hero MotoCorp global brand ambassador Akshay Bhatia also headlines the event.
“That’s the part that has stayed with me the most. The ability to grind through the tough holes or tough times during the week and then being able to come out and be able to lift the trophy at the end of week.”
US$2.55 millionUSD
Enhanced for 2026 edition
Why this matters
The Hero Indian Open is a major DP World Tour event showcasing Hero MotoCorp's global brand presence and sponsorships in golf.
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