Daniel Hillier finishes runner-up at DP World India Championship
Sunday 18 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated In this story Ryan Fox, PGA Tour, Daniel Hillier
Wellington golfer Daniel Hillier finished second at the DP World India Championship in New Delhi, finishing two shots behind Eugenio Chacarra. The result moves Hillier up to eighth in the Race to Dubai and strengthens his bid for a 2027 PGA Tour card.
Key facts
6 facts
- Daniel Hillier finished second at the DP World India Championship.
- Eugenio Chacarra won the tournament with a total of 21-under par.
- Hillier moved to eighth in the Race to Dubai standings.
- The top 10 players not already exempt earn a PGA Tour card for 2027.
- Hillier's prize money for second place was €392,035.
- The tournament was held at Delhi Golf Club.
The full story
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Wellington golfer Daniel Hillier has finished second at the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club, moving closer to securing a 2027 PGA Tour card. Hillier finished at 19-under par, two shots behind winner Eugenio Chacarra of Spain. The 28-year-old earned €392,035 (approximately NZ$779,000) for his performance.
The runner-up finish moves Hillier to eighth in the Race to Dubai standings and fifth among the 10 players without exemptions who can earn PGA Tour cards for 2027. Hillier, who missed out on a card by two spots last year, started the tournament with a 74 before shooting back-to-back 64s.
Eugenio Chacarra claimed his third win of the season, which moves him to the top of the Race to Dubai rankings, overtaking American Patrick Reed. Chacarra, who recently overcame a neck problem and a broken toe, finished on 21-under par.
Fellow New Zealander Ryan Fox missed the cut in New Delhi after recording rounds of 76 and 70. Hillier noted that Fox, who is currently number six in the World Tour rankings, has been a supportive presence.
How it developed
- Mon 19 Oct, 7:55amHillier's total earnings for the year have exceeded NZ$2.7 million.
Where reports differ
- Reports differ on Hillier's first-round score, with some citing a 74 and others a 72.
- The reason for the potential cancellation of the Dubai season finale is described as safety concerns or conflicts in the Middle East.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald, Stuff, RNZ and The Post.
