A New Era of Excellence:
Hero Indian Open 2026
Hero MotoCorp’s commitment to Indian golf continues to shape a defining new era for the sport. Since our 2005 debut, we have transformed a regional ambition into a world-tier spectacle, mirroring our own ascent as a global industry leader.
This journey is best defined by our record-breaking $2.55 million prize pool—a massive evolution from the tournament’s $300,000 origins. Alongside international stars such as Hero MotoCorp Global Ambassador Akshay Bhatia, Francesco Molinari, and defending champion Eugenio Chacarra, the field also features rising talents like Rayhan Thomas, Shubhankar Sharma, Veer Ahlawat and Yuvraj Sandhu. Together, they reflect the growing confidence and promising future of Indian golf.
HIO’26
Event Highlights
Alex Fitzpatrick
wins the Hero Indian Open 2026
Jack Senior climbed 40 spots to reach T10 at the end of Round 3
Eugenio Chacarra leads by four shots at 10-under after Round 3
Golf Clinic with Global Ambassador Akshay Bhatia and Marquee Indian players Rayhan Thomas, and Kartik Singh
Defending Champion Eugenio Chacarra is at the top of the leaderboard
Round 1 – Six straight birdies by Grant Forrest.
#T33 at the end of Round 2
Round 2 – Casey Jarvis climbed 39 spots to reach solo 2nd by the end of Round 2
MARCH
DLF GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, GURUGRAM
$2.55
MILLION
RECORD PRIZE PURSE
PLAYERS
FROM OVER 20 COUNTRIES
FOR
SPECTATORS
HIO’26 Event Highlights
MARCH
DLF GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, GURUGRAM
$2.55
MILLION
RECORD PRIZE PURSE
PLAYERS
FROM OVER 20 COUNTRIES
FOR
SPECTATORS
SCHEDULE
DAY 1
23rd March
0630 hrs onwards – Practice Round
DAY 2
24th March
0640 hrs onwards – IGU Pro-Am(double tee start)
1230 hrs onwards – Practice Round
1700 - Hero Shootout on the 9th Green
DAY 3
25th March
0700 hrs onwards – Hero Pro-Am (Shotgun start)*
1230 hrs onwards – Practice Round
DAY 4
26th March
0630 hrs onwards – Championship Round 1
DAY 5
27th March
0630 hrs onwards – Championship Round 2
1700 hrs – Golf Clinic (at the DLF Golf Academy)
DAY 6
28th March
0630 hrs onwards – Championship Round 3
DAY 7
29th March
0630 hrs onwards – Championship Round 4
1700 hrs – Prize Presentation on the 18th Green
The Legacy of the
Hero Indian Open
The Hero Indian Open began in 1964, driven by golfing legend Peter Thomson, whose vision helped establish India’s National Open on the global stage. Thomson also won the inaugural edition, leaving a lasting mark on Indian golf and helping shape the tournament into one of Asia’s most prestigious events.
