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Golf: Major Champion Aaron Rai Ready For India Championship Debut

By IANS News September 23, 2026 • 17:02 PM View: 201

European Ryder Cup Captain Luke: The PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai is the latest major champion joining the stellar line-up at the 2026 India Championship.

The World No. 17 sealed his maiden Major title with a masterclass in composure at Aronimink Golf Club in May, and he is now set to make his debut in the India Championship amongst a field of global stars, including defending champion Tommy Fleetwood, Career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy and 2026 Open Champion Ryan Fox.

The Englishman, who has Indian and Kenyan heritage, will also be joined in the field by fellow Major winners Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Bubba Watson and Patrick Reed – the current Race to Dubai Rankings Delivered by DP World leader- when the highly anticipated event returns for its second edition at Delhi Golf Club from October 15-18, 2026.

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