Nørgaard leads in Delhi as McKibbin sits one shot back after lightning delay

Niklas Nørgaard led the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club on Thursday, 15 October, after shooting a six-under-par 66. Tom McKibbin was among three players one stroke behind, while Rory McIlroy finished at two under. Lightning interrupted play, leaving the opening round incomplete and the standings subject to change.

Who completed their opening rounds in Delhi

McKibbin, Eugenio Chacarra and Thomas Detry completed five-under rounds to share second place, according to BBC Sport. Nørgaard’s round included an eagle and six birdies, offset by two bogeys. McKibbin made six birdies and one bogey.

McIlroy was four shots behind Nørgaard and three behind the group in second. BBC Sport recorded his birdies at the 13th, 15th, 18th and second holes, with bogeys at the 10th and third. Justin Rose also returned after the interruption and completed an even-par round, the Associated Press reported.

Play was suspended because of lightning shortly after 06:30 BST and resumed five hours later, according to BBC Sport. The Associated Press reported that about half the field had finished and 12 players had yet to start.

Race to Dubai standings and McKibbin’s recent form

McKibbin’s only DP World Tour victory came at the 2023 European Open in Germany, BBC Sport reported. He has been part of LIV Golf since January 2025 but also recorded top-six finishes at the British Masters and Irish Open on the DP World Tour this season.

The opening day also marked a tour first for Subash Tamang, whom the Associated Press identified as the first player from Nepal to compete on the DP World Tour. Nepal became the 120th nation represented in the tour’s history, the report said. Tamang finished his round at eight over par.