Bryson DeChambeau’s much-anticipated India International Series debut is finally here, as the reigning U.S. Open champion tees it up at the International Series India presented by DLF—marking his first-ever visit to the country.
With huge crowds expected at DLF Golf and Country Club, DeChambeau is eager to make an impact—not just in the tournament, but on India’s growing golf scene.
“First off I want to say thank you to all of India for welcoming me so warmly,” said the American.
“I think the first time I started talking about it [going to India] was last year and what the possibilities are here in India with the kids.
“The ability for golf – as really a young sport but changing from an older sport into a young sport, is to showcase what golf can mean for the future generations of India. That’s always inspired me.
My mission in the game of golf is to first off, inspire, entertain, and a subtle part of it is educate as well.”
The 31-year-old, who also won the 2020 U.S. Open, is part of a star-studded field alongside his Crushers GC teammates Anirban Lahiri of India and Paul Casey of England, both part of the LIV Golf League.
“Educate, entertain, inspire are my main three principles of why I play the game of golf. I think this is an amazing opportunity for all of golf to come together and see what India can truly produce for the world.
And it’s a growing economy, it’s a growing population that need golf. There’s a lot more to come, so that’s why I’m here.”
A Trip to the Taj Mahal Leaves a Lasting Impression
Before stepping onto the course, DeChambeau took time to experience India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal, and the visit left him in awe.
“I felt like there was a lot of love,” he reflected. **“I feel like people just respected the place beyond belief. I was fortunate enough to go downstairs and actually see where they’re laid to rest. And it was pretty special.
“Being down there, it felt… I mean, it was serene and blissful. You look at the backdrop and the colours of the sky and the white marble and the intricacies of how the building was built, how the Taj was built.
I can tell you it’s one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture I’ve ever seen in my entire life. So, it was amazing. It was a great experience.”
A New Kind of Challenge at DLF Golf and Country Club
DeChambeau now shifts his focus to DLF Golf and Country Club, one of India’s longest and toughest courses.
Known for his power-driven style, he acknowledges that brute force alone won’t cut it here.
“It’s a diabolical course,” he joked. There’s a lot going on and I think the person that’s going to do well this week has to see it for what it is, which is a strategic golf course.
You have to plot your way around, be very methodical, and you can’t overpower it.
“It’s not something you can overpower, you’ve got to be very technical here. So, 16 through 18 is a great stretch of golf. It is gettable, if you hit the right shots into it. I feel pretty comfortable with it. I think I’ll give it a good go this week.”**
For the first two rounds, he will play alongside Chile’s Joaquin Niemann, last year’s International Series Rankings champion, and John Catlin of the United States, winner of the Asian Tour Order of Merit.
Where to Watch and How to Register
The US$2 million event kicks off The International Series season, marking the second stop on the Asian Tour after last week’s Smart Infinity Philippine Open.
Entry is free, but registration is required. To sign up, visit:
🔗 https://in.bookmyshow.com/specials/international-series-india-presented-by-dlf/ET00428719?webview=true
For more details on The International Series, visit:
🔗 www.internationalseries.com
With Bryson DeChambeau’s India debut, this week promises to be a landmark moment—not just for the tournament, but for the sport’s future in the country.
