Vihaan Jain wins the IGU Advait Luthra Memorial National Qualifier 2026, which was being held at the Classic Golf and Country Club, from February 17 to February 20.

The format of this tournament was a unique one. A total of 116 players participated in this tournament, out of which, while 63 players teed off on the first day, the remaining 53 players teed off on the second day to play their inaugural rounds.

Teeing off the second day, Delhi golfer Vihaan Jain opened with a 4-under 68, followed by an even par score of 72 in the second round. Improving his form in the third round, he shot a 3-under 69 in the third round, and at an overall score of 7-under 209, tied for the winning spot with overnight winner, Uttar Pradesh golfer Arshavant Srivastava, who carded back to back 2-under 70 in the second and third rounds after a 3-under 69 in the first round.

An exciting play-off followed, which was won by Vihaan Jain at 7-under 209, and with the same score, Arshvant finished second.

Haryana golfer Arjun Dahiya (77-68-68) finished third with a total score of 3-under 213.

Delhi’s Anmol Handa (75-70-71) and Maharashtra’s Shashank Sachin Gadre (71-72-73) finished tied fourth at an overall even par score of 216.

After winning Vihaan Jain said, “This being my first ever amateur tournament makes this win incredibly special for me. The competition was extremely strong with 118 players from around the country, and Arshvant pushed me all the way from the first tee to my birdie on the first playoff hole that ultimately sealed the deal. A key element to my win was staying patient and not giving up until the very end, as I fought hard till the very last hole even when it seemed like I had no chance. This win gives me a lot of confidence and motivation going into my first season on the amateur circuit, and I look forward to what the rest of the year has in store for me”.