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Chacarra Climbs to Top of Race to Dubai
18 Oct
Summary
- Eugenio Chacarra is now atop the Race to Dubai standings.
- He secured his third DP World Tour win of the season.
- Chacarra aims to join Spanish legends in Race to Dubai history.
Eugenio Chacarra has claimed the lead in the Race to Dubai standings after winning the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club. This victory represents his third DP World Tour title of the season and the sixth professional win of his career.
Chacarra's performance in New Delhi saw him finish at 21 under par, two shots ahead of Daniel Hillier. This win ends Patrick Reed's seven-month reign at the top of the Race to Dubai leaderboard, with Rory McIlroy currently third. Chacarra previously secured wins at the KLM Open and the Italian Open in June.
Looking ahead, Chacarra has set his sights on qualifying for the Ryder Cup in September 2027 and hopes to become the third Spanish golfer, after Seve Ballesteros and Jon Rahm, to win the Race to Dubai trophy. He acknowledged the challenge from top players like McIlroy and Reed in the upcoming events.
