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Nørgaard takes first round lead at weather delayed DP Championship

Eugenio Chacarra boosted his Race to Dubai prospects with a five-under-par effort at the DP World India Championship on Thursday.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 3:18 PM
Nørgaard takes first round lead at weather delayed DP Championship
Key Things to Know
  • Niklas Nørgaard grabbed the clubhouse lead at 6 under par following a weather-affected first round in India.
  • A five-hour lightning delay halted play, preventing half the field from completing their rounds.
  • Eugenio Chacarra, Thomas Detry, and Tom McKibbin share second place at 5 under par.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Niklas Nørgaard took the clubhouse lead at 6 under par during the first round of the DP World India Championship in New Delhi on Thursday. A five-hour lightning delay severely impacted play, leaving the opening round uncompleted with only about half the field finishing and 12 competitors unable to tee off.

Eugenio Chacarra, Thomas Detry, and Tom McKibbin sit tied for second at 5 under, while Rory McIlroy remains three shots behind Chacarra. Meanwhile, Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed struggled to 2 over through four holes, and Subash Tamang became the first player from Nepal to play on the DP World Tour.

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