Madappa’s flawless final round, highlighted by eight birdies, brought his tournament total to 22-under 266. The victory marks his fourth professional title and provides a significant boost to his season, propelling him from 44th to 22nd on the 2026
A Tactical Turnaround Secures the Title
The decisive performance was built on a shift in strategy for the Kolkata golfer, who had previously struggled to capitalize on simpler scoring opportunities. Reflecting on his success, Madappa attributed the win to improved mental discipline throughout the final three days of the tournament. He noted that by focusing on managing the easier holes more effectively, he was able to eliminate the errors that had hampered his earlier rounds.
Ajeetesh Sandhu, a five-time DP World PGTI winner, put up a spirited defense of his lead. The Chandigarh golfer carded a four-under 68 in the final round, featuring five birdies and a single bogey. Despite his consistent play, he finished just one stroke behind Madappa at 21-under 267, ultimately settling for second place.
Tournament Standings and Future Implications
Behind the leading duo, the leaderboard remained competitive as players vied for position. Amardeep Malik secured third place with a total of 271, while Rashid Khan finished in fourth at 272. Veer Ahlawat rounded out the top five, finishing the tournament at 273.
The final standings saw Madappa at 266 (72, 67, 63, 64), followed by Sandhu at 267 (65, 66, 68, 68), Malik at 271 (67, 68, 69, 67), Khan at 272 (66, 68, 72, 66), and Ahlawat at 273 (69, 70, 67, 67). With this result, Madappa shifts his focus toward the DP World India Championship, carrying the momentum of his most recent professional triumph.
