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LIV Golf’s David Puig Travels Across Continents With One Goal: A Chance to Seal His Masters Debut

Originally posted on DailyClubGolf | By Sneha Abraham | Last updated Mar 26, 2026 9:59 PM ET

The Master’s qualification window is closing, and David Puig knows it. That is why the 24-year-old came to India this week instead of taking a break.

Puig arrived at DLF Golf and Country Club in New Delhi for the Hero Indian Open in good form. He finished tied sixth at LIV Golf South Africa, which helped him reach a career-best world ranking of 75.

According to LIV Golf, one win in India could move him into the top 50, which would secure his place at the 2026 Masters.

Speaking before the event, Puig was clear about why he made the trip.

“I’ve come all this way to India to try and win and try to get in the Masters,” he said. “It would mean everything to compete at Augusta. A dream come true.”

24 year old David Puig climbed to a career high of 75th in the world after a T6 finish at LIV Golf South Africa. Throughout his young career he’s travelled all over the world to earn access to majors and this week he’s in India with a clear goal, winning to try and earn a last… pic.twitter.com/QYpQ5GA8xQ
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This strong run began with a win at the Australian PGA at the end of 2025. That win helped Puig earn a full DP World Tour membership. Before that, he only had affiliate status. He also said he is prepared to pay fines to continue playing more events.

“I’ve had chances to win,” Puig said. “I just haven’t made enough birdies.”

DLF will not give easy wins, and the course is very tough. Puig clearly knows how hard it is to play there.

“Hitting it far doesn’t have any advantage,” he said. “You have to keep it straight. There are no average shots; you just have to step up and commit to your targets.”

He shot 3 under on the back nine in a practice round, according to Flushing It Golf. It was a good early sign on a course he called “brutal.”