In a display of sheer dominance, Delhi’s Siddharth Semwal seized control of the DP World PGTI Nexgen 2026 at Golden Greens Golf & Country Club. His second-round four-under 68 propelled him to five-under 139, two shots clear of the field in the prestigious Rs 25-lakh showdown.
From a tied 10th position after an opening 71, Semwal erased a three-shot deficit with six birdies and minimal damage from two bogeys. This masterful round not only erased the gap but established him as the player to beat heading into the final stages.
Arjunveer Shishir (70) and Vishwapratap Singh Gill (68) share second at three-under 141. Overnight leader Aryav Shah faltered with a 74, dropping to two-under 142 in fourth. Exactly 38 players survived the cut at five-over 149, promising intense competition ahead.
DP World PGTI’s Nexgen initiative, introduced last year, is revolutionizing Indian golf. It levels the playing field for all professionals, boosts participation numbers, and enhances overall quality. Crucially, it extends the sport’s footprint to smaller cities in Tier 2 and 3, fostering grassroots growth.
Kicking off the 2026 season at Aravali Golf Club in Faridabad, Abhishek Kumar scripted history with the tournament’s low round—a flawless eight-under 64—to snatch victory from 72 entrants.
Phillaur’s Ranjitgarh Golf Club hosted the next chapter from March 3-5, where Rajesh Kumar Gautam from Lucknow prevailed in a playoff after tying Pankaj Mandhia and Aditya Raj Singh Chahal at six-under 207. The decider stretched to three playoff holes.
Lucknow Golf Club staged the third event March 10-12, while Patna Golf Club awaits the finale March 24-26. Each Nexgen stop now boasts a Rs 25-lakh purse, up from Rs 20 lakh, signaling robust investment in India’s golfing future.