Marcel Siem, winner of the Hero Indian Open 2023
Indian golf’s flagship event, The Hero Indian Open will complete the 2024 Asian Swing following confirmation that the event will once again take place at DLF Golf & Country Club from March 28-31, 2024.
India’s national open will be the second of five events comprising the Asian Swing as part of the new-look 2024 Race to Dubai, where each of the five Global Swings will have its own identity and its own Champion who will each earn $200,000 from an overall $1million Bonus Pool. Swing Champions will also qualify for the Back 9 events.
The Hero Indian Open returned to the Race to Dubai in February 2023 for the first time since 2019 as Germany’s Marcel Siem ended a near nine-year wait for a DP World Tour title with an emotional victory in New Delhi.
The event will celebrate its 57th edition in 2024, extending Hero MotoCorp’s long-term relationship with the European Tour group, which began at the 2015 staging of the event.
Since then, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles, has also supported the Hero Challenge, a series of fast-paced showpiece events and short form social and digital content, which have taken golf to new audiences, as well as the inaugural Hero Cup and the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, which will be the first Rolex Series event of 2024.
Ben Cowen, the DP World Tour’s Chief Tournament Business Officer, said: “We are delighted to add the Hero Indian Open to the 2024 Race to Dubai and complete the Asian Swing.
“I must thank Hero MotoCorp and Dr. Pawan Munjal for the unwavering support of this event and the DP World Tour. Dr. Munjal’s vision and commitment to our sport is second to none, and we look forward to working together on India’s national open once again.
“I would also like to thank the owners of this great event, the Indian Golf Union (IGU), for their hard work in continuing to grow the game of golf in India.”
Bharatendu Kabi, Head – Corporate Communication & Corporate Social Responsibility, Hero MotoCorp, said “Having been a part of India’s national open for nearly two decades, we have watched the tournament undergo significant growth and gain prominence over the years. It’s truly satisfying to see it once again being part of the 2024 Race to Dubai. The Hero Indian Open has played a pivotal role in fostering the rapid development of golf in our country, providing a global platform for emerging golfers to display their talents and skills.
“We are also delighted to see our association with the DP World Tour expand globally, bringing innovation and fresh opportunities to the game. We extend our best wishes to all the players and look forward to a week filled with thrilling and world-class golfing action.”
Mr Brijinder Singh, President, Indian Golf Union said: “The Indian Golf Union, the proud organiser of India’s most prestigious golf event, extends heartfelt appreciation to Hero MotoCorp and DP World Tour for their unwavering commitment and continuous support of our flagship event.
“The Hero Indian Open stands as a pinnacle in the Indian Golf calendar offering a platform where our ace golfers can showcase their talents and also compete alongside and learn from the very best in the world. This event has consistently brought together a fusion of skill, sportsmanship and camaraderie fostering an environment that elevates the standard of golf in India.”
The Asian Swing will begin with the Singapore Classic from March 21-24, before heading to India, Korea for the Korea Championship, the ISPS HANDA – CHAMPIONSHIP in Japan, and finally China for the return of the Volvo China Open. The five Global Swings are followed by the Back 9 events, and the season is rounded out by the DP World Tour Play-Offs.
