The DP World Tour just added spice to the fall swing — and it’s coming straight from India’s growing fairways. The India Championship is officially on deck, and yes, Rory McIlroy is in.
Let’s say that again for effect: Rory. In India. First time ever.
It’s a massive moment not just for Indian golf fans, but for the Tour’s global ambitions. And trust me, Rory isn’t just showing up to shake hands and sip chai. He’s already walking practice rounds in Delhi, testing turf speeds, and dialing in those buttery iron shots for conditions that’ll test spin control and shot shaping.
Why does this matter?
Because this isn’t just another stop.
It’s a statement.
India’s golf economy is booming:
- Junior programs are exploding
- Aditi Ashok and Shubhankar Sharma are household names
- Corporate interest is at an all-time high
And who better to anchor that narrative than the face of global golf himself?
Tour officials are all in:
Expect full fanfare — cultural events, junior clinics, AI-powered swing simulators, and one of the largest on-site media setups ever assembled for a DP event outside Europe.
Rory Watch
McIlroy’s recent press hints he’s:
- Treating this as a “strategic warm-up” for the Race to Dubai
- Genuinely curious about how the course in India plays under tournament pressure
- Possibly laying groundwork for a longer-term brand play in Asia
Bottom line:
This isn’t just a golf event. It’s a power move — for Rory, for the DP Tour, and for India’s place on the world stage.
And oh yeah — the field is stacked.
