Former LIV Golf recruit makes truly wild (?) claim after winning Hero Indian Open

Former LIV Golf recruit Eugenio Chacarra says he believes when his game is firing on all cylinders he's 'one of the best players in the world'. 

Chacarra made the declaration after he claimed his maiden DP World Tour title on Sunday at the Hero Indian Open. 

The Spaniard walked away with a two-shot victory over Japan's Keita Nakajima. 

The 25-year-old put together rounds of 70, 70, 73 and 71 to reach 4-under and win by two strokes. 

Chacarra decided not to pursue a career on the PGA Tour when he left college three years ago and instead decided to join the PIF-backed breakaway. 

After two years with Sergio Garcia and his Fireballs, Chacarra was deemed surplus to requirements and replaced by Luis Masaveu.  

He later caused an almighty stir by voicing his grievances with the league. 

Chacarra complained there was 'nothing but money' on LIV.

He was also disappointed they never secured Official World Golf Ranking points despite assurances from former commissioner Greg Norman. 

Chacarra also felt as though he did not get recognition he felt he deserved and compared himself and his career trajectory to Ludvig Aberg.

He previously outlined how his plan going forward was to try and qualify for the major championships, play on the PGA Tour and one day earn a spot on a European Ryder Cup team. 

His options were limited, though, given that golfers wishing to play in PGA Tour events have to serve a one-year suspension starting from their last start with LIV. 

Chacarra played this week on a tournament invitation. 

"Obviously I'd like to start by thanking Hero for giving me a chance to compete," Chacarra told Sky Sports in the immediate aftermath of victory. 

"I'm very grateful for that opportunity. You guys probably changed my life from today so thanks for that."

He added: "It was a tough day, we knew it was going to be a long day with a lot of pressure and obviously not having the start I really wanted to.

"I think I did a great job all week of staying patient. And I know God was helping me today. 

"I got a couple of good bounces [including] that chip on 14. I got some luck that you need to win but very proud.

"I know when I play my best I'm one of the best players in the world, I've already proved that a million times.

"It's just awesome - it's going to need to sink in but really proud and just happy."

Chacarra took a one-shot lead into the final round. 

He got off to a disastrous start, dropping three shots over the first three holes. 

But circles on his scorecard at the 6th, 9th, 11th, 12th and 14th handed him a four-shot lead and control of the tournament. 

The highlight of his round came on the 14th when his greenside chip smashed the pin and went in for a birdie when it looked as though his golf ball was going to race well past of the cup.