Dan Bradbury, Jordan Gumberg, and Alex Fitzpatrick claimed victories across three DP World Tour events in March as the circuit expands eastward.
Dan Bradbury claimed victory at the Joburg Open, while Jordan Gumberg triumphed in China and Alex Fitzpatrick secured his maiden DP World Tour title in India during a busy March schedule that underscored the circuit’s growing international ambitions.
Bradbury’s Johannesburg Success and Fitzpatrick’s Maiden Victory
The Joburg Open at Houghton Golf Club in Johannesburg (March 5–8) saw Dan Bradbury emerge victorious in a tournament that drew international participation, though French players failed to feature prominently in the final standings. The event continued South Africa’s long-standing tradition as a key stop on the European circuit.
At the Hero Indian Open in New Delhi (March 26–29), Alex Fitzpatrick secured a breakthrough triumph. The younger brother of Major champion Matt Fitzpatrick claimed his first DP World Tour title at the DLF Golf & Country Club, marking a significant milestone in his professional career. The victory proved bittersweet for Spanish golf, as Eugenio López-Chacarra held the lead through three rounds only to finish as runner-up—a dramatic conclusion that will resonate within the Spanish golf community.
Gumberg’s China Triumph Signals Eastern Expansion
The Hainan Classic (March 19–22) at Mission Hills in China provided the month’s most significant signal about the DP World Tour‘s strategic direction. Jordan Gumberg secured victory on the impressive Haikou Resort layout, a venue that exemplifies the circuit’s deliberate push into Asian markets.
The inclusion of the Hainan Classic represents a conscious effort by the DP World Tour to expand its geographic footprint and tap into the growing golf market in Asia. This eastward expansion complements the traditional European schedule and reinforces the tour’s commitment to international growth and accessibility for players across multiple continents.
French Golf Faces Continued Challenges
For French golf, the 2026 season continues to present challenges. The French golf federation (FFGolf) finds itself in a transitional period as its best players—including Victor Perez and Matthieu Pavon—compete on alternative tours. While top-tier French talent pursues opportunities elsewhere, FFGolf concentrates its efforts on youth development and grassroots advancement to build the foundation for future success on the professional stage.
The March events across three continents demonstrated the DP World Tour’s increasingly global character and competitive depth, with emerging talent claiming victories alongside established European circuits’ traditional strongholds.