Day one of the DP World Players Championship 2026 in Nuh, Haryana, belonged to an unlikely duo: teenage sensation Herman Sachdeva and seasoned pro Jamal Hussain, both posting 67 to lead by one. At Classic Golf and Country Club, Herman’s breakout performance featured an eagle on the 14th—a lucky break after his drive hit trees but returned to play, followed by a pinpoint 210-yard iron that nearly holed out.
The Gurgaon lad, in his debut PGTI season, mixed patience with aggression, notching six birdies against three bogeys and closing with a birdie burst. Jamal, no stranger to victory with six tour titles, was mistake-free, picking up birdies while navigating tricky winds. ‘The back nine was tough, but my control was spot on,’ he noted.
Trailing closely are Taiga Tanaka, S Chikkarangappa, Rohit Narwal, and Abhinav Lohan at 68. Sapteek Talwar, atop the merit list, sits at 69 in a tie for seventh. This blend of youth and experience promises fireworks as the tournament progresses toward crowning a champion.
