Eugenio Chacarra leads Race to Dubai amid Rory McIlroy pursuit
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Eugenio Chacarra secured a victory at the DP World India Championship, propelling him to first place in the Race to Dubai standings ahead of Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed. This win marks Chacarra's third in his last 14 tournaments, elevating his position to No. 39 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Previously, he had opted for LIV Golf but has now shifted focus towards earning major qualifications. His consistent performances have garnered attention as he targets a return to the PGA Tour for the 2027 season.
- •Chacarra won the DP World India Championship, his third win in 14 starts.
- •He is now ranked No. 1 in the Race to Dubai standings.
- •Chacarra aims for his first Masters invitation and return to PGA Tour in 2027.
- •He has four top-five finishes in his last six tournaments.
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