Hero Indian Open 2026 to tee off with record $2.55 million prize purse
The Hero Indian Open, Asia's top golf event, returns with a record $2.55 million purse and a star-studded field.
- $2.55 million
- $2.25 million
What Happened
The Hero Indian Open (HIO) will be held March 26-29, 2026 at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram, India. The prize purse has increased to a record $2.55 million, up from $2.25 million in 2025. The field includes PGA Tour star Akshay Bhatia, Major champion Francesco Molinari, and defending champion Eugenio Chacarra.
- $2.25 million
- $2.55 million
Hero Indian Open first played
Hero MotoCorp becomes title sponsor
Event co-sanctioned with DP World Tour
“"The association between Hero MotoCorp and the Hero Indian Open has grown stronger with every passing year and today stands as a proud partnership spanning more than two decades."”
Why this matters
The tournament highlights Hero MotoCorp's two-decade sponsorship commitment and draws global golf stars to India, boosting the sport's profile.
Terms in This Story
- DP World Tour
- Professional golf tour that co-sanctions the Hero Indian Open.
- Indian Golf Union (IGU)
- National governing body for golf in India.
- PGA Tour
- Top professional golf tour in the United States.
- Korn Ferry Tour
- Developmental tour for the PGA Tour.
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