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Eugenio Chacarra Wins Italian Open, Secures Open Championship Spot and Moves Closer to PGA Tour Card
6/29/2026, 3:05:02 PM
Italian Open Victory: Core Details
On Sunday, 26-year-old Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra captured his third DP World Tour title at the DS Automobiles 83° Open d’Italia in Turin. He posted a bogey-free 64 (7-under) in the final round, finishing at 24-under overall and winning by five strokes. England’s Matt Wallace was runner-up on 67, with Chilean Joaquín Niemann a shot behind.
From LIV Golf to DP World Tour: Career Context
Chacarra turned professional in 2022 and joined the LIV Golf circuit, winning in Bangkok. After injuries and criticism that LIV prioritized money over competition, he left the league in 2024, served a one-year PGA Tour suspension, and returned to the DP World Tour via sponsor invitations. Since then he has added three DP World Tour victories, including the KLM Open, bringing him close to a PGA Tour card.
Field and Competition
The field included world-ranked Matt Wallace, Joaquín Niemann and Joakim Lagergren, who posted a low round of 63. Wallace’s final-round 67 secured second place, Niemann finished third, and Chacarra’s win moved him to third in the Race to Dubai, behind Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed.
Key Figures & Groups
Primary figures are Eugenio Chacarra (Spain), Matt Wallace (England), Joaquín Niemann (Chile), and DP World Tour officials overseeing the Race to Dubai qualification.
Performance Metrics and Rankings
Chacarra’s 24-under total included a 7-under 64 on Sunday and a five-stroke margin. The win raised his Race to Dubai points to 2,107.79, placing him third—about 160 points behind Rory McIlroy and 583 behind leader Patrick Reed. Italian Open earnings of roughly €500,000 push his DP World Tour career earnings past €2 million.
Official Statements & Responses
Chacarra said he was excited about his debut at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, noting he had watched the event on TV since childhood. He said his success is driven by a desire for major opportunities rather than money, echoing earlier comments on LIV Golf’s money-only model, and Matt Wallace highlighted a stretch of 20 consecutive rounds under par, praising his partnership with his caddie as “incredible.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “I've never played there, I've always dreamed of playing it and been watching on TV since I was little.” — Eugenio Chacarra, Spanish golfer
- “I'm feeling great, winning's always fun but that's what we work for,” — Eugenio Chacarra
- “It doesn’t matter if you finish 30th or first, only money.” — Eugenio Chacarra
- “I feel great. Obviously, winning is always fun, but that’s what we work for” — Eugenio Chacarra
What’s Next
Chacarra’s Open Championship invitation secures his first appearance at Royal Birkdale in July. The DP World Tour will continue with the BMW International Open in Munich, offering points that could clinch a PGA Tour card for the 2027 season.
