Folks, buckle up! As the DP World Tour descends on New Delhi this week for the Hero Indian Open, it's once again clear why the DLF Golf & Country Club is hailed as the "toughest golf course in the world." On Friday, March 27, 2026, the second round truly got down to business, and the pros' scorecards took a serious beating. Here, even the most seasoned golfers are pushed to their absolute limits.
A Monster of a Course
Originally designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer in 1999 as a parkland layout, the DLF Golf & Country Club received a drastic update in 2015 from none other than Gary Player. The man not only added nine new holes to the course but also stretched it out to over 7,600 yards (6,949 meters). We're talking lakes, bizarre rock formations, tree-lined fairways, and bunkers so massive you could park a compact car in them. No wonder even the pros dread this place.
The Green Demands Its Toll
Even in the current second round of the 2026 Hero Indian Open, the DLF Club proves that its reputation as a brutal course is absolutely well-deserved. The conditions are incredibly tough, the wind is playing its own game, driving scoring averages sky-high. As players like Jarvis battle through, while also keeping an eye on Augusta National, we're witnessing scorecards being virtually shattered – a trend consistent with previous years.
