Chacarra takes European tour lead with India Championship win
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 14:02 · Archive
Spanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra has won the India Championship to top the European tour's Race to Dubai standings.
Eugenio Chacarra has won the India Championship to claim the top spot in the European tour's Race to Dubai standings, replacing American Patrick Reed. The Spanish golfer shot a final round of 70 to finish with a two-shot victory over New Zealand's Daniel Hillier at Delhi Golf Club. Chacarra began the final round with a five-shot lead, extending it to six shots early in the round before weathering a difficult back nine.
Chacarra's victory is his third European tour title of the season. He finished the tournament with three birdies and a bogey alongside seven pars. The golfer, who recently recovered from a fractured toe, now leads the race to win the Harry Vardon Trophy ahead of Patrick Reed in second and Rory McIlroy in third, with three events remaining.
Chacarra expressed the significance of his position. "It would mean the world," he said of potentially winning the trophy, naming Spanish golfing greats Seve Ballesteros and Jon Rahm as heroes. "I know it's not going to be easy. Rory in Dubai always plays well and I know it's going to be a big battle. Patrick too." Three events remain in the season to determine the final standings.
How it is being reported
- Spaniard in line to be Europe's No.1 after India winSpanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra has roared to the top of the standings in the European tour's 'Race to Dubai' by winning the India Championship.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 13:49
- Spaniard in line to be Europe's No.1 after India winSpanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra has roared to the top of the standings in the European tour's 'Race to Dubai' by winning the India Championship.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 13:49
In this story: Eugenio Chacarra · Patrick Reed · Daniel Hillier · Rory McIlroy · Seve Ballesteros · Jon Rahm · Delhi Golf Club
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