Legendary Indian golfer Vijay Kumar passed away in Lucknow at the age of 57 following a heart attack. The 2002 Indian Open winner and four-time Order of Merit champion was widely respected for his achievements, sportsmanship and contribution to Indian professional golf
Published Date – 29 April 2026, 03:22 PM
Hyderabad: The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) mourned the passing of legendary Indian professional golfer Vijay Kumar.
Vijay passed away on April 28 in his hometown Lucknow at the age of 57 due to a heart attack.
The winner of the 2002 Indian Open and a four-time Order of Merit champion, Vijay Kumar was among the most accomplished and respected names in Indian professional golf.
Born in Lucknow on September 29, 1968, Vijay turned professional in 1988. He dominated Indian domestic golf from the mid-1990s to the early part of the next decade with an illustrious career marked by numerous titles.
Vijay’s iconic triumph at the 2002 Indian Open remains a landmark moment in Indian golf. He remains one of only nine Indian golfers to have won the Indian Open title. Vijay also represented India at the Alfred Dunhill Cup 1999 played at St Andrews in Scotland.
Widely admired for his skill, consistency, competitive spirit and exemplary conduct, Vijay inspired generations of golfers and contributed significantly to the growth of the sport in the country.
Beyond his achievements, the ever-smiling Vijay will be remembered for his positive attitude, cheerful nature and great sense of humour.
