Chandigarh's Akshay Sharma fires flawless 64 to clinch DP World Players Championship
Emerged victorious by a slender one-shot margin at 19-under 269
Caddie turned professional Chandigarh golfer, Akshay Sharma carded an error-free 8-under 64 to claim his third DP World PGTI title, during the DP World Players Championship, played at the Classic Golf and Country Club in Nuh, Haryana.
The 35-year-old golfer (70-65-70-64) emerged victorious by a slender one-shot margin at 19-under 269. The win lifted Sharma to fifth on the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit with season earnings of Rals 37,12,575.
The victory marked his first title in over five years, since his last win at the Panchkula Golf Club in November 2020, capping a period of consistent performances.
Overnight leader Dhruv Sheoran (69-66-66-69) of Gurugram finished runner-up at 18-under 270 after starting the final round with a three-shot advantage.
Sharma began the day four shots behind in tied third, but surged into contention with a flawless round that featured eight birdies. He steadily built momentum and moved into the lead by the back nine, before sealing the win with back-to-back birdies on the closing two holes. Sharma overtook Sheoran by the 10th hole and extended his lead with further gains.
Sheoran staged a late fight back with an eagle on the par-5 14th followed by a birdie on the 16th to close the gap to one shot with two holes remaining. However, Sharma's finish left Sheoran needing an eagle on the final hole to force a playoff. He managed only a birdie to settle for the second place.
“I’ve been working hard and had a lot of consistent finishes recently. So, it feels great to finally get the win. My focus today was simple — hit fairways and greens and stay patient,” said Sharma.
Sharma also acknowledged the support system behind his comeback. “This win after a long gap means a lot. I’m grateful to my sponsors and everyone who supported me through this phase. Jeev Milkha Singh has been a huge inspiration and my hero. I thought of him while making that crucial soft putt on the 17th because that is how he putts,” he said.
