Viraj Madappa overturned a three-shot deficit with a bogey-free eight-under 64 to win the Chennai Open 2026 Powered by CPCL by one stroke at the TNGF Cosmo Golf Course. He finished at 22-under 266 for his fourth professional title, earning Rs 15 lakh and moving to 22nd in the DP World PGTI Order of Merit.

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.

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