Gaganjeet Bhullar secured his seventh Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) title on Friday at the Phoenix Invitational in Hyderabad, defeating Raghav Chugh in a sudden-death playoff. According to ThePrint, the 38-year-old’s self-belief and experience were decisive factors in the contest. This victory represents Bhullar’s fourth win of the 2026 season and his second consecutive playoff triumph, following a previous success at Vooty Golf County last week. Sportstar reported that Bhullar, representing Vimtra Chennai Lions GC, produced twin birdies on the 16th and 17th holes to reach 14-under par. Chugh, playing for Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC, had held the lead moments earlier but was forced into the playoff after holing a critical birdie on his final hole.
The playoff took place on the par-4 18th hole. Sportstar noted that Bhullar had previously missed a 20-foot birdie putt that would have secured an outright victory, leaving the outcome to be decided in the extra hole. Bhullar emerged victorious in the shoot-out, adding to his growing list of IGPL achievements. ThePrint highlighted that the result underscored the seasoned golfer’s ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes situations.
In the broader field, Sachin Baisoya of Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC finished as the sole third-place finisher at 13-under par. Kartik Sharma of Flyingman Kolkata Tigers GC posted the best round of the day with a 9-under 63, tying for fourth alongside Harshjeet Singh Sethie of Vimtra Chennai Lions GC and Shaurya Binu of Unico Gurugram Tuskers GC, both at 12-under. ThePrint observed that this performance marked the best All India Golf Federation (AIGF) Green IGPL finish of 2026 for both Kartik and Harshjeet. Other notable players, including Olympian Udayan Mane, Shiv Kapur, and overnight leader Danish Verma, tied for tenth at 10-under par.
In the team competition, the host Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds GC claimed the top spot with a total score of 27-under. The team, featuring Chugh, Baisoya, Ranjit Singh, and Arjun Bhati, edged out the Flyingman Kolkata Tigers GC and the Vimtra Chennai Lions GC, who tied for second place with 26-under. ThePrint reported that the next IGPL event is scheduled to take place in Pune from November 18 to 20.