Written by AKSH GUPTA

 

New Delhi, October 17 — England’s Tommy Fleetwood lit up the Delhi Golf Club on Friday, firing a flawless 8-under 64 to seize the halfway lead at –12 in the DP World India Championship 2025.

 

 

Tommy Fleetwood during round 2 at DP World India Championship

 

The Ryder Cup winner produced a stunning display of precision golf — eight birdies, no bogeys — to move one shot clear of Shane Lowry (–11) and Brian Harman (–11), setting up a thrilling weekend at India’s biggest-ever golf event.

 

Fleetwood, whose consistency and calm have defined his recent form, is chasing his first title in India. “I’ve really enjoyed the challenge of Delhi Golf Club — it demands accuracy and patience,” Fleetwood said after his round.

 

Rory in the Hunt

 

Rory McIlroy, making his much-anticipated India debut, mixed six birdies and three bogeys for a second-round 69 to sit at –6 (T17). The Northern Irishman continues to adapt to the tight, tree-lined course, balancing aggression with strategy as he eyes a weekend surge.

 

Indian Challenge Narrows — Just Five Make the Cut

 

For the large home contingent, Day 2 proved ruthless. The cut fell at –2, and only five of 26 Indians advanced to the weekend.

• Shubhankar Sharma leads the Indian charge at T32 (–4) after another composed round.
   
• Dhruv Sheoran, Anirban Lahiri, and Shiv Kapur are close behind at T41 (–3).
   
• Abhinav Lohan squeezed in right on the number at T58 (–2).

 

 

Shubhankar Sharma during round 2 at DP World India Championship

 

Notably, Rahil Gangjee — the best-placed Indian after Round 1 (T4 at –5) — slipped to T67 (–1) and missed the cut, alongside Veer Ahlawat, Shaurya Bhattacharya, and Udayan Mane. The strong domestic start has turned into a battle of survival for the remaining five.

 

Fleetwood’s Exclusive Words to 4moles.com

 

Before the event teed off, Fleetwood spoke exclusively to 4moles.com at the pre-tournament press conference, sharing insight on how amateur and club golfers can improve their game. 

Fans can watch his exclusive clip here. 

 

Weekend Outlook

With Fleetwood at –12, Lowry and Harman one stroke back, and a world-class chasing pack that includes McIlroy, the stage is set for a captivating finish. The Delhi Golf Club’s narrow corridors and tricky greens will continue to test precision — but as Fleetwood showed, patience and poise can yield low numbers.

 

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