Pukhraj Singh Gill wins ADT Players Championship after thrilling play-off

Indian golfer Pukhraj Singh Gill won the ADT Players Championship in Kuala Lumpur after a tense three-way play-off at Saujana Golf and Country Club. The victory marked his maiden international title and strengthened his position in the ADT Order of Merit

Hyderabad: Pukhraj Singh Gill, who held at least a share of the lead since the end of the first round, ultimately won the ADT Players Championship in Kuala Lumpur, presented by The R&A, but only after a tense three-way play-off. A courageous Gill overcame a two-shot deficit over the last two holes and then finished the job in extra holes at Saujana’s Palm Course.

Gill (72), who plays for the team Honer Homes Gurugram in the IGPL, totalled 13-under along with Thanawin Lee (68) and Sean Ramos (68). It took Gill two extra holes to secure the title and a cheque of $19,250 at the Saujana Golf and Country Club.

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The win puts Gill in a good position to make a bid for the ADT Order of Merit. Next, he will play at the AM Green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars event at the Mazagan Beach Golf Resort. After four events on the schedule, Gill is third on the Order of Merit.

Another Indian, Kartik Singh, who played in the IGPL in 2025, shot the day’s lowest round of 65 and finished tied 30th, while Khalin Joshi (77) was tied 46th.

Pukhraj Singh Gill sealed his win with a six-foot putt in the second play-off hole. As the ball disappeared into the cup, he threw his hands up and let out a roar of relief.

He was immediately surrounded by his fellow Indian players, including Aman Raj and Aryan Roopa Anand, who were also playing this week.

Gill said, “It took a long time coming. This feels surreal. I think it’s going to take a while to sink in, but I’m just so pumped right now. It’s been a great week in Malaysia. I was very happy with the course design while playing it for the first time. It really suits my eye, and I am glad I could play the game I did.

“I made it a lot more interesting than I would have liked towards the end.

“It went into a play-off and to have won after that, I feel I am on Cloud 9. It is going to take some time to sink in. But it is only onwards and upwards from here. A big thank you to all the people back in India. I am so grateful for all your messages and support. I can’t wait to get back to the party and celebrate.

“I wish to thank IGPL for providing us a great tour back home and to my team Honer Homes Gurugram, for whom I play in the IGPL.”

It was Gill’s first international title, and it came within months of his maiden professional title on the 2025 IGPL Tour.

Gill had a share of the lead after the first round, was the sole leader by two shots after two rounds and held a one-shot advantage after the third round.