The top players in the DP World Tour are in India for the Hero Indian Open 2025—the second of four events in the Asian Swing of the European Tour after the Singapore visit for the Porsche Singapore Classic 2025 (March 20-23), which Richard Mansell won with 585 points. While the recent victor failed to impress the crowd in India after the end of the first round, having 3 over and finishing at T80, there are 137 other competitors in the fray. But what exactly will they be fighting for? For starters, to steal the title from the reigning champion Keita Nakajima. And of course, then there’s the money factor. So, now that you’re here, let’s take a look at the finances…

Hero Indian Open 2025: Prize money breakdown

Just like last year, the tournament will be played for a total prize money of $2.25 million, with the winner of the event taking the same amount as Nakajima in 2024—$382,500. The runner-up is guaranteed a $247,500 paycheck while a third-place finish will mean $141,750 in prize money. Overall, the top 4 ranked golfers on the leaderboard after the end of 72 holes will get more than $100,000. The tournament will have a cut, and the top 70 and ties will move to the weekend at the DLF Golf & Country Club. The last-placed golfer will get $4,275. Look at the list below to get a more detailed look:

The Asian Swing is a crucial one for the pros as the top three players in the Asian Swing leaderboard after the Hainan Open will earn a spot in the upcoming PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. The players will also have a chance to win 3,500 Race to Dubai points and 1,000 Ryder Cup points.

Now that the purse distribution is clear, let’s take a look at what we can expect to see in the tournament.

A European war in India

The tournament has seen some shocking names turn up on the leaderboard. Notably, this 58th edition is said to be the strongest field in the event’s history. After the first round, 1x DP World Tour winner Marcus Kinhult, 3x champion from Belgium Nicolas Colsaerts, and 1x title holder, Marcus Armitage, have all played brilliantly. They all will be eager to add another European Tour title to their trophy cabinets. But they are being closely followed by the local hero; Ajeetesh Sandhu.

The defending champion, Keita Nakajima, is only a few strokes behind despite not delivering an impressive performance. He shot 2 over on day 1. Despite coming in from a brutal loss in Singapore, he came to DLF course with a positive mindset. Apart from that, also present in the field is Germany’s Marcel Siem, this season’s Opening Swing champion John Parry, Ryggs Johnston, Johannes Veerman, Calum Hill, and Spain’s Eugenio Chacarra

With the tournament still in its early stages, it’s difficult to judge who comes out on top. But in the end, it will surely be an exciting contest to watch. Who are you supporting for the 2025 Hero Indian Open? Let us know in the comments section.