Chennai Open 2026: Viraj Madappa Overturns Three-Shot Deficit To Win Title By One Stroke
Chennai, September 11, 2026: Viraj Madappa overturned a three-shot deficit with a bogey-free eight-under 64 to win the INR 1 crore Chennai Open 2026 Powered by Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) by one stroke at the TNGF Cosmo Golf Course. The 28-year-old Kolkata golfer (72-67-63-64), who began the final round three shots behind overnight leader Ajeetesh Sandhu, made eight birdies to…
Chennai, September 11, 2026: Viraj Madappa secured a one-stroke victory in the Chennai Open 2026, overcoming a three-shot deficit with an error-free eight-under 64. The 28-year-old golfer from Kolkata, who started the final round three shots behind overnight leader Ajeetesh Sandhu, amassed eight birdies to clinch his fourth professional title, finishing at 22-under 266.
Madappa, the youngest Indian winner on the Asian Tour in 2018, earned INR 15 lakh, moving him to 22nd on the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit. Sandhu finished runner-up at 21-under 267 with INR 10 lakh, while Amardeep Malik of Noida claimed third place at 17-under 271.
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