After months of intense regional competition across India, the 2026 MercedesTrophy National Final culminated in a grand celebration of golf and camaraderie at the superbly-conditioned Oxford Golf Resort, in Pune, from April 10-12.
The final leg of the prestigious amateur series brought together 60 regional winners from 20 regional rounds, vying for three coveted spots to represent Mercedes-Benz India at the World Final in Stuttgart, Germany.
This year’s finale combined championship golf with the hallmark luxury of the Mercedes-Benz brand. The 25th Indian edition of the amateur series attracted over 2,000 golfers in its regional rounds—reinforcing its position as the largest and longest-running corporate golf tournament in India.
Indian squad selected for World Final in Germany:
The final event featured three handicap-based categories (0–12, 13–19, and 20–24), with one winner emerging from each:
- Nitin Khosla (Hyderabad) topped the 0-12 category with 40 points
- Col Ashutosh Adhaw (Pune) topped the 13-19 category with 40 points
- Ritvik Desai (Ahmedabad) topped the 20-24 category with 36 points
These three will now go on to represent India at the Mercedes Trophy World Final, held in Germany in late September—a global event that has featured participation from over 60,000 golfers across 60 countries.
As always, this year’s finale combined competitive golf with a memorable visit to the HQ of Mercedes-Benz in India.
Drive to Major:
Every year, Mercedes Benz India sends one winner from India to the world’s foremost Major Championship – The $20 million Open Championship, where guest experience includes rounds of golf on nearby championship courses, VIP passes to watch The Open at Royal Birkdale near Liverpool, and a chance to play at the venue of The Open on Monday, immediately after the championship conclusion – a money-cannot-buy experience.
As the official automobile partner of The Open Championship, this memorable experience is a highlight of the Mercedes Trophy India. This year, Atul Banshal won the “Drive to Major” contest by hitting his tee shot at the par-4 1st hole to just one inch from the center line, and will be a guest of Mercedes in July when The Open tees off at Royal Birkdale.
FINAL RESULTS:
| Category | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winner (0-12) | Nitin Khosla | 40 |
| Winner (13-19) | Col Ashutosh Adhaw | 40 |
| Winner (20-24) | Ritvik Desai | 36 |
| Runner-Up (0-12) | BK Nihal | 34 |
| Runner-Up (13-19) | Samit Bajaj | 33 |
| Runner-Up (20-24) | Vikash Agarwal | 33 |
On-Course Contest Winners:
| Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Drive to Major – SD #1 | Atul Banshal | 1 inch from the line |
| Closest to Pin #14 | Mayur Aiya | 7 ft |
| Longest Drive #16 | Abhyudaya Sanghi | 260 yards |
Guest Invitational Section:
| Category | Name | Nett |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Jiyaji Bhosale | 74 |
| Runner-Up | Gaurav Sahgal | 74 |
Best Lady Winner:
| Category | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | Juhi Mavani | 76.4 |
