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 finish at 22-under 266 and secure
his fourth professional title.
Madappa, who became the youngest Indian to win on the Asian Tour in 2018, collected INR
15 lakh. The victory lifted him from 44th to 22nd on the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit,
taking his season earnings to INR 23,90,042 and securing his place in the DP World India
Championship.
