Chennai, Sept. 11 -- Viraj Madappa overturned a three-shot deficit with a bogey-free eight-under 64 to win Rs one crore Chennai Open 2026 by one stroke at the TNGF Cosmo Golf Course.

The 28-year-old Kolkata golfer (72-67-63-64), who began the final round three shots behind overnight leader Ajeetesh Sandhu, made eight birdies to finish at 22-under 266 and secure his fourth professional title, according to a press release

Madappa, who became the youngest Indian to win on the Asian Tour in 2018, collected Rs 15 lakh. The victory lifted him from 44th to 22nd on the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit, taking his season earnings to Rs 23,90,042 and securing his place in the DP World India Championship.

Chandigarh's Ajeetesh Sandhu (65-66-68-6...