India, May 21 -- In a major boost to Indian golf, five-time major winner Rory McIlroy has confirmed participation in the $4 million DP World India Championship later this year. The European Tour event will be played at the iconic Delhi Golf Club (DGC) from October 16-19 and will be the biggest prizemoney golf tournament to be held in India.

HT first reported in January that the current world No.2 will head the field in this new event; While DP World Tour announced the event co-sanctioned with Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) only last month, McIlroy's participation has now been confirmed.

The North Irishman is currently in great form, having completed a career major slam in April by winning The Masters. It was his third win on the...