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Hidalgo, Luiten and Meronk Lead DP World India Championship
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 06:48 AM
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Joaquin Hidalgo, Victor Luiten and Luca Meronk are tied at the top after the opening round of the DP World India Championship in Hyderabad.
The DP World India Championship, part of the European Tour, kicked off at the Hyderabad Golf Club in Telangana with three players sharing the lead after the first round. Joaquin Hidalgo, Victor Luiten and Luca Meronk each posted identical scores, putting them level at the top of the leaderboard.
The tournament, which attracts a strong international field, saw the trio navigate the challenging 18‑hole layout with consistent play, while other contenders lagged a few strokes behind. Organisers confirmed that the competition will continue over the next three days, with the final round scheduled for Sunday.
Officials noted that weather conditions were favourable, allowing players to execute their strategies without major interruptions. Spectators and golf enthusiasts in Hyderabad gathered to watch the action, marking another successful edition of the event in India.
The tournament, which attracts a strong international field, saw the trio navigate the challenging 18‑hole layout with consistent play, while other contenders lagged a few strokes behind. Organisers confirmed that the competition will continue over the next three days, with the final round scheduled for Sunday.
Officials noted that weather conditions were favourable, allowing players to execute their strategies without major interruptions. Spectators and golf enthusiasts in Hyderabad gathered to watch the action, marking another successful edition of the event in India.