Faridabad, 26-02-2026

Abhishek Kumar produces tournament low of 64 to register sensational come-from-behind victory at DP World PGTI NexGen 2026 in Faridabad

Abhishek Kumar produced a tournament low score, a sublime bogey-free eight-under 64, in the third and final round, to register a sensational come-from-behind victory at the INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen 2026 played at the Aravalli Golf Club in Faridabad.

Panchkula-based 24-year-old Abhishek Kumar (72-73-64), who was overnight tied 10th and eight shots off the lead, delivered eight birdies in the last round including five on the trot to outshine all his rivals as he ended the week with a tournament total of seven-under 209. The two-shot triumph accounted for Abhishek’s maiden professional win.

Aditya Raj Singh Chahal (69-68-74), the overnight leader by five shots, carded a 74 in round three to finish second at a total of five-under 211 at the NexGen season-opener.

Jujhar Singh (72) took third place at two-under 214.

PGTI thanks its Title Partner DP World and its Tour Partners Amul, Victorious Choice, Campa, Amrutanjan Electro Plus, Golf Plus Monthly and Golf Design India, for their support in growing the tour.

Abhishek Kumar found the edge of the green with his tee shots on four occasions on the Par-4 holes to set up birdies. Besides driving it to perfection, Abhishek also kept landing his iron shots and wedges close to the pins. After an early birdie on the second, he came up with five consecutive birdies from the seventh to the 11th and finally added two more birdies on the 16th and 17th.

Round two leader Aditya Raj Singh Chahal made an eagle and a birdie on Thursday but also conceded a bogey and two double-bogeys that saw his challenge fade away.

Abhishek said, “My aim at the start of the day was to shoot a five-under to give myself a chance. But after that run of five consecutive birdies in the middle of the round followed by a great par save on the 12th, I gained in confidence and sensed a good opportunity of winning. Following the birdies on the 16th and 17th, I knew that I had to only make par on the 18th to win and I managed to do that. My driving, iron shots and chipping were just outstanding.

“After my poor performance at the DP World PGTI Qualifying School in January, this win gives me a lot of self-belief. I would like to thank my sponsor Mr. Tushar Narang for all his support.”

Prize Presentation Picture Caption:

Champion Abhishek Kumar (centre) receives his cheque and trophy from Mr. Prabhash Thakur, Championship Director, PGTI (2nd from left), Dr. Arvind Lohan (2nd from right) and Mr. Rishi Agarwal (extreme right)