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Dilawari takes one-shot lead at Kalhaar
Ridhima Dilawari continued her strong start to the season by opening with a 2-under 70 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the second leg of the

McIlroy returns to Dubai as Sharma, Sandhu carry Indian hopes
Rory McIlroy returns to Emirates Golf Club this week with history firmly on his side as the Hero Dubai Desert Classic enters its 37th edition, while India will be represented

Pritish Singh Karayat takes five-shot lead at PGTI Q-School
Teenage amateur Pritish Singh Karayat surged into control of Pre-Qualifying II at the PGTI Qualifying School 2026, firing a 7-under 65 to take a five-shot lead after the opening round

Elvira seals third DP World Tour title in Dubai
Nacho Elvira held his nerve on a chaotic Sunday to win the 2026 Dubai Invitational, sealing his third DP World Tour title at Dubai Creek Resort after a final round

Shubhankar Sharma, Yuvraj Sandhu set for Dubai Desert Classic
India will have two players in the field at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic after Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Singh Sandhu received tournament invitations for the January 22–26 event

Theegala builds momentum as Gotterup wins Sony Open
Sahith Theegala’s T-31 finish at the Sony Open provided a steady platform to begin his season, with the Indian-American closing the week with a composed 2-under 68 at Waialae Country

Md Nawab wins PGTI Q-School Pre-Qualifying I in Ahmedabad
Md Nawab won Pre-Qualifying I of the PGTI Qualifying School 2026 after an even-par 72 in the second round at Kensville Golf & Country Club in Ahmedabad. The Patna professional

Theegala up to T-32 after third-round 67 at Sony Open
Sahith Theegala climbed into the top 35 with a third-round 67 at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Saturday. The Indian-American is 4-under through 54 holes at Waialae Country Club

Rajesh Kumar leads Pre-Qualifying I as PGTI Q-School begins in Ahmedabad
Rajesh Kumar shot a 3-under 69 to take the first-round lead as the PGTI Qualifying School 2026 got underway at Kensville Golf & Country Club in Ahmedabad on Saturday, with