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Delhi, India, 23 April 2025: Global smart logistics provider DP World and the DP World Tour have launched the DP World India Championship, a new $4 million tournament – the largest prize fund ever offered for a DP World Tour event in India.Taking place at the historic Delhi Golf Club from October 16-19, the tournament is co-sanctioned with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and will be part of the ‘Back 9’ on the 2025 Race to Dubai, the second phase of the season following the ‘Global Swings’.The DP World India Championship underscores India’s growing influence as a destination for elite golf and as a strategic market for DP World. The announcement follows the success of the 2025 Hero Indian Open, won by Eugenio Chacarra, and further boosts the Tour’s momentum in the region.The tournament also marks the Tour’s return to Delhi Golf Club for the first time since 2016. Originally established in the 1930s, the Lodhi Championship Course hosted the inaugural Indian Open in 1964 and was redesigned by Peter Thomson in 1977, with further enhancements by Gary Player Design in 2019.As the Tour’s title partner since 2022, DP World is reaffirming its commitment to golf with this new tournament. It complements its broader sporting footprint in India, which includes partnerships with the Delhi Capitals, and its grassroots programmes like the ‘second life’ container initiative and ‘Balls for Birdies’ campaign.Rizwan Soomar, CEO & Managing Director, Middle East, North Africa & India Subcontinent of DP World said: “As a long-term partner of the Tour, we are delighted to announce the formation ofthe DP World India Championship. We are committed to growing the game of golf in the country and with our expertise, assets and global network, we are working to elevate the Tour in every way and drive positive community impact. The DP World India Championship reflects this commitment, ensuring that golf continues to evolve in exciting ways.”Ben Cowen, DP World Tour Chief Tournament & Operations Officer, said: “We are delighted to extend our commitment to golf in India by establishing the new DP World India Championship alongside our valued partner DP World. DP World have been crucial to the development of this exciting new event, and we look forward to building on our shared vision to grow the game in the country. Our thanks also go to Delhi Golf Club for giving us the opportunity to return to such an iconic venue this October.”Mr Kapil Dev, President of the Professional Golf Tour of India, said, “The inaugural DP World India Championship is a landmark moment for Indian golf and a true reflection of India’s rising stature on the international golfing stage. We look forward to working jointly with our partners at the DP World Tour in making the event a grand success. The tournament provides a great opportunity for our professionals to rub shoulders with some of the best players in the world and gain valuable international exposure. A world-class field vying for a record prize purse and playing at a top-notch international venue such as Delhi Golf Club makes for a spectacle for Indian golf fans. The event will greatly contribute to further popularising the sport in our country.”Mr Raj Khosla, President of the Delhi Golf Club, said: “We look forward to welcoming the DP World India Championship, where golfers from across the world shall not only get a chance to showcase their golfing skills, but also enjoy the magnificent scenic beauty of Delhi Golf Club. I would draw special attention to the uniqueness of Delhi Golf Club, in that this wonderful course is inter-weaved between approximately 500-year-old Lodhi era monuments, offering a fabulous old-world charm while retaining a city-centre location that is easily accessible for golf fans.”The DP World India Championship will be the eighth of nine events in the ‘Back 9’ phase of the 2025 Race to Dubai, building towards the season-ending DP World Tour Play-Offs and culminating in the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai.

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DP World India Championship will take place at Delhi Golf Club from October 16-19, 2025

INAUGURAL $4 MILLION DP WORLD INDIA CHAMPIONSHIP JOINS THE 2025 RACE TO DUBAI

The PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe announced that DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, will be a Worldwide Partner of the Ryder Cup through the 2027 competition. The announcement was following recent events marking the one year to go milestone for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, NY, from September 23-28, 2025.&nbsp; Established in 1927 and played biennially, the Ryder Cup pits 12 of the best professional golfers from the United States and Europe in a head-to-head team match play competition. The event has grabbed the attention of golf fans globally as one of the world’s most exciting and anticipated sporting events. Since its inception the Ryder Cup has grown exponentially in scale in both viewership and physical footprint, attracting hundreds of vendors and partners and requiring logistical capabilities that seamlessly bridge the efforts of all parties involved. First named a Worldwide Partner in 2023, DP World began its official support of the Ryder Cup ahead of the event at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club outside Rome, Italy. The 2023 partnership highlighted the value of DP World’s global network of advanced logistics capabilities, as the organization helped coordinate and expedite the flow of facilities needed to ensure the smooth running of the event. Among other initiatives, DP World delivered key electrical and solar power supplies, 90 mobility scooters to support attendees with limited mobility, and nearly two-dozen containers containing more than 10,000 goods used throughout the tournament.With the Ryder Cup’s unique logistics needs, the partnership highlights the alignment of the tournament’s mission to promote international goodwill and sportsmanship and DP World’s excellence in delivery, global reach, prestige and community investment. DP World will continue bringing its industry leading capabilities to assist in delivering golf’s most anticipated team event of 2025 at Bethpage Black and in 2027 at Adare Manor Golf Club in Limerick, Ireland.&nbsp; DP World’s smart logistical solutions and interconnected network across nearly 80 countries and six continents help transport more than 10% of global trade. The company’s investments in technology and people creates a network ideally suited to delivering the infrastructure and equipment needed to bring the Ryder Cup to millions of fans across the world while enhancing the efficiency and success of golf as a global sport. Danny van Otterdijk, Chief Communications Officer at DP World: "We are proud to extend our partnership with one of the most prestigious events in global sport. The Ryder Cup is a perfect match for DP World, as both share a commitment to excellence, innovation, and reaching a global audience. We are proud to have helped deliver a faster and more seamless Ryder Cup in 2023, and as discussions progress around how we might support logistical solutions for this iconic event moving forward, we remain excited about enhancing the fan experience and contributing to the continued success of the Ryder Cup in 2025 and beyond." The continued partnership with the Ryder Cup strengthens DP World’s already-deep ties to the golf community, as the brand has been the Title Partner of the DP World Tour since 2022 and the season ending DP World Tour Championship since 2009.&nbsp;Jeff Price, Chief Commercial Officer at PGA of America, said: "As seen in 2023, DP World has been an invaluable partner in helping elevate the Ryder Cup experience on a global scale. Their expertise in logistics and supply chain solutions ensured the smooth operation of the event, enabling organizers to focus on delivering a world-class experience for those in attendance. We look forward to continuing this successful partnership as we approach Bethpage Black in 2025 and look ahead to 2027."Richard Atkinson, Ryder Cup Director at the European Tour group, added: “The Ryder Cup has grown to become one of the biggest sporting events in the world and with that comes a high degree of complexity in its staging. DP World’s smart supply chain expertise is highly valued by Ryder Cup Europe, the PGA of America and our partners and they helped us stage a record breaking and truly memorable match in Rome. We are always trying to elevate the experience and New York in 2025 provides the perfect stage to do just that. We look forward to working closely with DP World during the next two matches.”With just under a year to go until the world’s best golfers tee off at Bethpage Black, DP World, PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe are working to implement industry leading supply chain solutions to help add the 2025 Ryder Cup to the lengthening list of memorable moments in golf history.Additionally, DP World will look to activate its partnership onsite through an experiential fan zone, where Ryder Cup fans can expect to learn about the company’s smart logistics capabilities. The space will also highlight DP World’s ‘Second-Life Container’ mission, collecting used and unwanted golf balls and equipment to deliver them to grassroots golf projects most in need.

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DP World to provide industry leading logistics capabilities to ensure successful Ryder Cup competitions in 2025 and 2027

DP World Named Worldwide Partner of the Ryder Cup Through 2027

DP World, Global Logistics Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, has unveiled an electrifying new film featuring McLaren Formula 1 drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, showcasing the dynamic partnership that supports McLaren’s performance on and off track. Watch the film here <a class="ck-anchor" id="https://www.dpworld.com/partnerships/formula1" name="https://www.dpworld.com/partnerships/formula1">https://www.dpworld.com/partnerships/formula1.</a> The film, aptly titled “Every Second Counts”, showcases the partnership’s dedication to excellence -- through meticulous preparation and pushing the boundaries of elite performance – traits reflected by DP World in its ambition to transform the future of global trade.&nbsp; As the Global Logistics Partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team, DP World continues to leverage its smart logistics solutions and global network to provide expertise and experience to support McLaren’s global and complex supplier network, in the pursuit of continuing the momentum for on-track performance gains.&nbsp; Glen Hilton, CEO & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, DP World, said: "Every second really does count – as much on the track as it does for our customers. Just as precision timing and flawless execution are crucial on the racetrack, they are equally vital in the world of supply chain operations. By harnessing advanced technology and innovative strategies, we ensure that our partners stay ahead of the competition, like McLaren Racing does in Formula 1. We are excited to witness the upcoming race and looking forward to a stellar performance by the team.”&nbsp; The partnership between DP World and McLaren began in 2023, with DP World supporting the McLaren Formula 1 Team to drive enhanced efficiency, reimagining the team’s supply chain to make it faster, smarter and more sustainable.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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