Four-time winner Khalin Joshi finishes second in PGTI Order of Merit

Saptak Talwar topped the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit with earnings of INR 1.02 crore, securing a card for the 2027 DP World Tour season. Khalin Joshi finished second after winning four titles during the season

Hyderabad: Saptak Talwar emerged as the DP World PGTI Order of Merit champion for 2026, finishing the season with earnings of INR 1,02,47,684. The 27-year-old, who hails from Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida, secured the No. 1 spot in the Race to DP World India Championship by a comfortable margin, earning his card for the 2027 DP World Tour season.

Talwar, who finished tied 55th at one-under 287 at the season-ending DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club, had won the Indorama Ventures Open earlier in the year. He also finished tied second at the DP World PGTI Open, an event co-sanctioned by the HotelPlanner Tour and the DP World PGTI, and recorded six other top-10 finishes during the 2026 season.

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Khalin Joshi, who won four titles on the DP World PGTI in 2026, finished second in the Order of Merit with season earnings of INR 77,32,225.

Reflecting on his season, Talwar said, “It’s been a consistent year, and I’ve grown a lot as a golfer. Much of that has come from moving between the DP World PGTI and the HotelPlanner Tour.

“This is my fourth year on the DP World PGTI, and travelling across the country has taught me a lot—about myself and from other players. I’ve already started putting those lessons into practice and will continue doing so.”

Speaking about the growing strength of the DP World PGTI, Talwar said, “It’s encouraging to see someone like Khalin win four times, along with other multiple winners. It keeps everyone on their toes and pushes us to keep winning and sharpening our skills.”

Talwar is looking forward to the challenge of competing in the tough conditions in Europe next season.

“I’ve enjoyed my two years playing in Europe, including the difficult weather. Tougher conditions tend to keep me more present. If it’s calm and 25 degrees, my mind can wander a little more.

“I’ve spoken at length with Veer, Shubhankar and other players about their experiences and the things I might face,” he said.