Golf News: Stephen Gallacher wins 2019 Indian Open

The 2019 Indian Open saw the emergence of a new champion as Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher triumphed at the DLF Golf and Country to clinch the title. Gallacher, 44, who last won in 2014 in Dubai, shot 71 to finish at nine-under 279 and was one shot clear of Masahiro Kawamura of Japan who carded 73 and a total of eight-under 280. Gallacher, who shared the first-round lead, but started the final day three shots behind the leader Julian Suri, birdied three of his last four holes to produce a stunning comeback and win his first European Tour title in five years. Among the Indian golfers, Rashid Khan and Chikkarangapa had the best finish at tied 10th with an overall score of four under 284.