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The DP World India Championship 2025 is not just another golf tournament. It is a statement.

A USD 4 million purse, a DP World Tour calendar slot, and a star-studded field featuring Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, and Ryder Cup-winning captain Luke Donald, all teeing off on Indian soil for the very first time.

For years, India has flirted with global recognition in golf, producing talents like Anirban Lahiri, Shubhankar Sharma, and Hitaashee Bakshi, but never quite becoming a permanent stop in the world’s golfing consciousness.

Now, with the world watching and European champions walking the fairways of Gurgaon, the question is louder than ever:

Is this India’s coming-of-age moment, or a beautifully packaged one-off spectacle that will fade once the spotlight moves on?

Let’s discuss:

1. Sustainability vs Spectacle:
   Will the DP World India Championship trigger long-term global attention, or is it just a luxury exhibition wrapped in hype?
   
   

2. Golf’s Power Shift:
   With stars choosing to play here instead of traditional Western venues, are we seeing golf’s cultural gravity moving East toward Asia and India?
   
   

3. What Comes Next:
   What must India do, from grassroots to governance, to ensure this event is not a one-hit wonder? More tournaments? Junior programs? Fan culture?
   
   

   Join the debate:
   Do you believe this tournament finally puts India on the world golf map, or is it just a mirage with million-dollar lights?
   
   Share your views below.