J&K Open 2026: The media showed up in big numbers for the Press Conference
J&K Open 2026: Leading Indian professional and DP World PGTI Board Member Amardeep Malik reflected on his memorable past experiences of playing in Srinagar and looked forward to returning to the scenic Royal Springs Golf Course
J&K Open 2026: Saptak Talwar, the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader, expressed his excitement about playing in spectacular Srinagar for the first time
J&K Open 2026: Mr. Rashid Raina, JKAS, Deputy Director Tourism (Kashmir), Government of Jammu & Kashmir, stated that the J&K Open highlighted the Govt. of J&K's commitment to promoting high-quality sporting events that contribute to tourism growth and economic development
J&K Open 2026: Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI, said that the J&K Open has become one of the most eagerly awaited stops on the DP World PGTI schedule; He also thanked the Honourable Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Omar Abdullah, Government of J&K and J&K Tourism for their invaluable support in bringing the event back to Srinagar
J&K Open 2026: (L – R) Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI, Mr. Amardeep Malik, Board Member, DP World PGTI, Mr. Saptak Talwar, 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader and Mr. Rashid Raina, JKAS, Deputy Director Tourism (Kashmir), Government of Jammu & Kashmir, announced the J&K Open 2026 at a Press Conference in New Delhi on Wednesday
J&K Open 2026: At the J&K Open inauguration on Sunday, DP World anchored a panel discussion (Tee-Side Talks) with (L - R), Mr. Amandeep Johl, Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani, renowned Jammu & Kashmir cricketer Mr. Auqib Nabi and Mr. Hemant Kumar Ruia; The conversation highlighted how global partnerships can help shape J&K’s future by linking trade, tourism and sport
J&K Open 2026: (L - R) Mr. Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, Subcontinent (India), DP World, Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI and Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Honourable Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, pose with the DP World India Championship Lotus Trophy in Srinagar on Sunday during the launch of the J&K Open
J&K Open 2026: The DP World India Championship Lotus Trophy was unveiled in Srinagar on Sunday by (L - R) Mr. Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, Subcontinent (India), DP World, Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI and Mr. Saptak Talwar, the current DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader and one of India's leading professionals
J&K Open 2026: The Honourable Chief Minister of J&K Mr. Omar Abdullah addressed the media after the tournament inauguration
J&K Open 2026: The Honourable Chief Minister of J&K Mr. Omar Abdullah unveiled the trophy along with leading Indian professionals Arjun Sharma, Manoj S and defending champion Shaurya Bhattacharya
J&K Open 2026: The Ceremonial Tee-Off was done by the Honourable Chief Minister of J&K Mr. Omar Abdullah on Tuesday
J&K Open 2026: Khalin Joshi fired an eight-under 63 in Round 1 to lead by two shots
J&K Open 2026: Khalin Joshi extended his lead to a mammoth seven shots following his 66 in Round 2
J&K Open 2026: Brijesh Kumar posted a hole-in-one on the Par-3 11th on Day 3; He was placed tied 20th
J&K Open 2026: Ajeetesh Sandhu climbed one spot to third place following his third-round of 65
J&K Open 2026: Rashid Khan fired the third day’s best score of seven-under 64 to move into sole second place
J&K Open 2026: Khalin Joshi shot a six-under 65 to end the third round with a comfortable six-shot lead
J&K Open 2026: Rashid Khan shot a last round of 69 to finish runner-up
J&K Open 2026: Khalin Joshi carded a five-under 66 in the final round to complete a commanding nine-shot victory
J&K Open 2026: Champion Khalin Joshi receives his trophy and cheque from Dr. Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of J&K (2nd from left), Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Honourable Chief Minister of J&K (extreme left) and Mr. Amrit Mathur, League Commissioner of DP World PGTI's 72 The League (extreme right)