Rory McIlroy and Eugenio Chacarra Surge in New Delhi While Patrick Reed Waits on Cut Line

Patrick Reed faces a tense weekend at the DP World India Championship, while his primary rivals for the season-long title made significant moves in New Delhi.

Reed, the current leader in the Race to Dubai standings, faces uncertainty as a single disastrous hole has left his prospects in doubt. During his second round at the Delhi Golf Club, Reed suffered a triple-bogey 7 on the par-4 fourth hole after pulling his tee shot into heavy rough and subsequently leaking his second shot into thick bushes, necessitating a penalty drop.

The tight, tree-lined layout of the Delhi Golf Club has presented a significant challenge for the field.

The projected cut currently sits at even par. The stakes are particularly high given the narrow margins at the top of the season-long points race. Reed holds a lead of 165.73 points over Eugenio Chacarra, with Rory McIlroy trailing closely in third.

Chacarra and McIlroy Surge

His closest pursuers capitalized on the scoring conditions. Both Chacarra and McIlroy are in a strong position to overtake or significantly close the gap on Reed if the American misses the cut.

Eugenio Chacarra: Reached 7-under par through just five holes of his second round. Rory McIlroy: Reached 4-under par through four holes of his second round.

The leaderboard is currently headlined by a three-way tie in the clubhouse. Angel Hidalgo, Adrian Meronk, and Joost Luiten all completed their first 36 holes at 8-under 136.

A Week of Disruptions

The tournament schedule has been under pressure since Thursday, when a five-hour lightning delay created a significant backlog. The tight, tree-lined layout of the Delhi Golf Club has also taken a physical and mental toll on the field. Following what several players described as “absolute carnage” during the opening two days, three notable players—Andy Sullivan, Anthony Quayle, and last week’s Spanish Open winner Grant Forrest—withdrew from the event.

According to DP World Tour updates, officials expect to transition into the third round following the completion of the second round. For Reed, the outcome of the second round will determine whether he can defend his narrow lead in the Race to Dubai or if the door will swing wide open for Chacarra and McIlroy.

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