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  Lucknow, 11-06-2026

  Sunit Chowrasia claims back-to-back titles on DP World PGTI NexGen with victory at DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial

  Sunit moves into the lead in the NexGen Order of Merit

  Thirty-one-year-old Sunit Chowrasia of Kolkata carded a final-round one-under 69 to secure a three-shot victory at the inaugural INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial played at the Lucknow Golf Club.

  Sunit (70-62-69), the nephew of Indian golfing stalwart SSP Chawrasia, entered the final day with a two-shot advantage following his bogey-free eight-under 62 in round two and closed the week at nine-under 201 to lift the trophy.

  The victory marked the Kolkata golfer's second title of the season and his second consecutive win on the DP World PGTI NexGen, having also triumphed at the Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship hosted by Patna Golf Club in March befor...

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  Lucknow, 10-06-2026

  Sunit Chowrasia shoots 62 to establish two-shot lead at DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial

  Thirty-one-year-old Sunit Chowrasia of Kolkata fired a bogey-free eight-under 62 to surge into a two-shot lead after round two of the inaugural INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial being played at Lucknow Golf Club.

  Sunit (70-62), the nephew of Indian golfing legend SSP Chawrasia, who had shot an opening round of 70, climbed from tied 13th to the top of the leaderboard at a total score of eight-under 132. The Kolkata golfer, currently sixth on the DP World PGTI NexGen Order of Merit, produced the lowest round of the tournament with eight birdies and no bogeys on Wednesday.

  Overnight leader Abhishek Kumar (65-69) of Panchkula slipped to second place at...

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  Lucknow, 09-06-2026

  Abhishek Kumar takes opening-round lead at DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial

  Twenty-four-year-old Abhishek Kumar of Panchkula carded an error-free five-under 65 to open up a two-shot lead after round one of the inaugural INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial being played at Lucknow Golf Club.

  Abhishek, who started from the fifth hole in the shotgun format, made five birdies without dropping a shot to emerge as the sole leader. The Panchkula golfer currently occupies fourth place on the NexGen Order of Merit, having registered a victory at the season-opening DP World PGTI NexGen event in Faridabad in February.

  Reflecting on his bogey-free effort, Abhishek said, “It was important for me to stay bogey-free today. I hit the ba...

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  Lucknow, 08-06-2026

  DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial launched to celebrate the legacy of Indian golf legend Vijay Kumar

  Tournament gets underway at Vijay Kumar’s home course Lucknow Golf Club from June 9

  The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) today announced the launch of the inaugural DP World PGTI NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial, a special event dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary legacy of legendary Indian golfer Vijay Kumar.

  Vijay's sudden and untimely demise at the age of 57, on April 28 this year, was a great loss to Indian golf and to the golfing fraternity in India.

  The inaugural Vijay Kumar Memorial, the fifth event of the 2026 NexGen season, is scheduled to be held at Lucknow Golf Club, Vijay Kumar’s home course, from June 9 – 11, 2026. The tournament serves as a glowing tribute to one of Indian golf’s most iconi...

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