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Gen Next Golf Stars Ready to Shine at India Championship Debut
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News18•14-10-2026, 21:00
Gen Next Golf Stars Ready to Shine at India Championship Debut
- •A talented group of young Indian golfers aged 16 to 22 has qualified for their debut at the 4 million USD India Championship 2026 at the Delhi Golf Club.
- •Young guns including Vishesh Sharma, Manoj S, Anshul Kabthiyal, Kartik Singh, and Shubham Jaglan earned their spots by finishing in the top-24 of the Race to India Championship.
- •Sixteen-year-old Kartik Singh is the youngest player in the field, fulfilling a childhood dream to compete alongside international idols like Rory McIlroy.
- •DP World PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl highlighted that the strong presence of young talent showcases the growing depth and bright future of Indian golf on the global stage.
Key Questions Answered
Young golfers aged 18 to 22 earned their spots at the India Championship 2026 by finishing inside the top 24 of the Race to India Championship standings at the conclusion of the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship.
The India Championship 2026 is being held at the historic Delhi Golf Club (DGC) starting on October 15.
The young contingent making their debut includes 19-year-old Vishesh Sharma, 18-year-old Manoj S, 21-year-old Anshul Kabthiyal, 16-year-old Kartik Singh, and 22-year-old Shubham Jaglan.
