Phillaur, March 5 -- Rajesh Kumar Gautam prevailed in a three-way playoff to win the DP World PGTI NexGen Phillaur Open 2026 presented by R S Gill played at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur, Punjab.

Lucknow-based Armyman Rajesh Kumar Gautam (70-67-70) edged out Pankaj Maandiya (68-70-69) and Aditya Raj Singh Chahal (69-69-69) in a playoff that went to three extra holes after the trio ended the regulation 54 holes with matching totals of six-under 207, according to a release from PGTI.

Rajesh, the overnight joint leader, struck a one-under 70 featuring three birdies and two bogeys in the final round before emerging victorious on the third playoff hole with a birdie.

Pankaj Maandiya and Aditya Raj Singh Chahal, who were both overnigh...