Ollie Schniederjans marked his return to the winner’s circle in dramatic fashion, securing a four-shot victory at the International Series India presented by DLF. The American shot a final-round 69 at DLF Golf and Country Club in New Delhi, finishing with a 10-under total to claim his first major title since undergoing double hip replacement surgery in 2022.

His victory held off a late charge from reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, who fired a brilliant 65 but ultimately finished second on six under.

Schniederjans’ Road to Redemption

Schniederjans, 31, had built an eight-shot lead heading into the final round, and while DeChambeau applied pressure with a strong performance, he never looked back. The defining moment came at the par-four 13th, where he chipped in for birdie from a tough lie, extending his lead when it looked like a bogey was likely.

“This golf course is very challenging, and back in the day I would have had a hard time out here,” Schniederjans reflected. “With everything I’ve been through, my game is a lot better than it ever was. This was proof this week.”

His victory marks a stunning turnaround for a player who was once the world’s top-ranked amateur in 2014 and a Korn Ferry Tour winner in 2016. After years of injury struggles, his performance in India signals a return to form, with his spot on The International Series secured after finishing fourth at the LIV Golf Promotions event last year.

DeChambeau’s Late Charge Falls Short

DeChambeau, a two-time major winner, gave everything he had in the final round, carding a seven-under 65, but it wasn’t enough to erase the deficit.

“I scored really well and made a lot of great putts,” DeChambeau said. “I have to figure out what happened with my ball striking before LIV Golf Riyadh next week.”

Notable Performances and Final Standings

Joaquin Niemann and Abraham Ancer tied for third at two under, while Japan’s Kazuki Higa, who started the final round in second place, dropped to T5 after a 76.

Other notable finishes:

• T5: Sebastian Munoz, Eugenio Chacarra, Kazuki Higa (Even)
• T8: Kevin Yuan, Chase Koepka (+1)
• T10: Anirban Lahiri, Julien Sale, Stefano Mazzoli, and four others

Fifteen-year-old Kartik Singh made history as the youngest Indian to make the cut on the Asian Tour, finishing T53 after a final-round 75.

What’s Next on the Asian Tour?

The New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sport (Feb. 27 – March 2) is the next stop on the Asian Tour, followed by the International Series Macau (March 20-23). Both events serve as key opportunities for players aiming for a spot in the LIV Golf League.

Schniederjans’ triumph in India is more than just a comeback—it’s a statement. With a return to peak form, he now has his sights set on bigger challenges ahead.