Category: Golf

Indian golf’s rising star Karandeep Kochhar arrives in Mauritius at a pivotal moment in his career, carrying momentum, confidence, and growing expectations as he prepares for the IGPL Invitational 2026 Mauritius. Hosted by Indian tennis legend Leander Paes, the event marks the beginning of the three-leg Africa swing of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL),…

The AM Green Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) took a significant step forward in shaping the future of professional golf in India with the official announcement of squads for all ten franchises ahead of the 2026 season. Unveiled at a high-profile event in New Delhi, the squad finalisation marks a defining milestone for a league…

Indian golf witnessed another significant moment on the domestic circuit as Saptak Talwar delivered a high-quality performance to finish tied second at the 2026 DP World PGTI Open in New Delhi. With an impressive total of 20-under-par, Talwar not only secured a runner-up finish but also reinforced his status as one of the most consistent…

Indian women’s golf continued its steady rise on the global stage as Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi delivered impressive top-10 finishes at the 2026 Ladies European Tour (LET) WPGA Australian Championship. Competing against a strong international field at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, both players showcased composure, adaptability, and growing consistency hallmarks of India’s emerging presence…

Indian golf’s flagbearer Anirban Lahiri produced one of his most complete performances in recent times, finishing tied ninth at the LIV Golf South Africa event with an impressive 20-under-par total. The standout feature of his campaign was a remarkable weekend surge, where he carded back-to-back rounds of 63 (-8), underlining both his consistency and ability…

India’s most successful Asian Tour golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar produced a composed final-round performance to successfully defend his title at the IGPL Invitational Chandigarh presented by KRISHNA, rallying from four shots behind to secure victory in style at the Chandigarh Golf Club on Friday. Bhullar carded rounds of 68, 69, and 68 over the three days…

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok continued her strong presence on the global stage with a tied-third finish at the Blue Bay LPGA in China, carding an overall eight-under-par to secure one of the best results of her career on the LPGA Tour. The performance marks her joint second-best finish on the LPGA, underlining her consistency among…

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar delivered one of her strongest performances in recent months with a top-five finish at the Ladies European Tour’s Australian Women’s Classic, carding an overall score of six-under-par to secure fifth place. The result marks her best finish on the LET in over a year and signals a promising resurgence as the…

Indian professional golf witnessed a landmark moment as Rajasthan Regals emerged champions of the inaugural PGTI’s 72 The League, defeating UP Prometheans with a commanding 12–3 victory in the final on Friday. The triumph marked a fitting conclusion to a groundbreaking tournament that introduced a franchise-based format to Indian professional golf.  The Rajasthan-based franchise entered…

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri moved into the top 10 after the second round of the LIV Golf Hong Kong, delivering a composed performance at the historic Hong Kong Golf Club. Lahiri followed his opening round of 66 with an impressive 65 on Friday to reach nine-under par, placing him tied for 10th on the leaderboard…

India’s Shubhankar Sharma made an encouraging start at the Joburg Open, carding a four-under-par round before play was suspended due to darkness during the opening day at Houghton Golf Club in South Africa. Sharma was four-under through 14 holes and placed in a tie for 12th position when the round was halted, positioning himself strongly…

Indian golfer Aditi Ashok made an encouraging start to her 2026 season, carding a four-under 68 in the opening round of the Blue Bay LPGA to sit tied seventh after the first day of competition in China. Competing at the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course, Ashok delivered a composed performance that featured five birdies…

The emergence of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), backed by a landmark $100 million franchise investment from ten ownership groups, represents a significant moment in this transformation. Indian sport is in the midst of a structural shift. Over the past decade, the franchise-based league model that once remained exclusive to cricket has steadily expanded…

Indian professional golf is entering a new era with the launch of the Professional Golf Tour of India’s (PGTI) ambitious franchise-based competition 72 The League. Featuring six city-based teams and a complete shift from traditional stroke play to match play, the tournament represents one of the most significant structural transformations in the history of Indian…

The 2026 Qatar Masters at Doha Golf Club delivered contrasting narratives for Indian golf and global competition. While Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu exited early after missing the halfway cut, Patrick Reed continued his dominant Middle East swing, taking a one-shot lead into the weekend in commanding fashion. It was a disappointing outing for India’s…

India’s leading amateur women golfers will converge at the historic Bombay Presidency Golf Club from February 10 to 12, 2026, for the 14th edition of the BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship. Played over three days on one of the country’s most storied layouts, the tournament has attracted 96 entries across the Gold, Silver, and…

Indian golfers Yuvraj Sandhu and Shubhankar Sharma endured modest opening rounds at the Qatar Masters, while American star Patrick Reed continued his rich vein of form to seize a share of the early lead at Doha Golf Club. On a day when scoring conditions were favourable, Sandhu returned an even-par 72 to lie tied 70th,…

Ridhima Dilawari produced one of the most resilient closing rounds of her professional career to win the second leg of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) at Kalhaar Blues & Greens, Ahmedabad, on Friday. In a final round that swung wildly with pressure, mistakes, and missed opportunities, Ridhima overcame a crippling quadruple bogey on…

For the dedicated golfer, the turn of the year is not just about New Year’s resolutions; it is about the annual “launch season,” the window when the industry’s biggest brands finally unveil the engineering projects they have been quietly perfecting in their research and development labs. As the 2026 cycle begins, one clear shift stands…

As the international golf calendar moves into full swing, India’s leading professional Shubhankar Sharma begins his 2026 campaign this week at the prestigious Hero Dubai Desert Classic, one of the most celebrated tournaments on the DP World Tour. While his competitive season technically began with the BMW Australian PGA Championship in November, this week’s start…

The BMW Golf Cup has long been synonymous with premium amateur golf, but the 2026 edition in India represents a step-change in ambition, scale, and reach. Now in its 16th year in the country, the tournament is set to become the largest amateur golf series ever staged in India, with 19 qualifying events across 13…

The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), in partnership with the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the Professional Golfers’ Association of India (PGAI) and The Golf Foundation (TGF), has unveiled a transformative grassroots programme aimed at reshaping the future of Indian golf. Launched at the Delhi Golf Club on January 22 in the presence of tennis legend…

The opening leg of the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour (HWPGT) 2026 has provided an early indication of both form and intent, with Jasmine Shekar producing another composed performance to extend her lead at the top of the leaderboard. A steady even-par 70 in the second round was enough for Shekar to move two shots…

Indian golf will have a strong presence at one of the DP World Tour’s most prestigious events, as Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu have received invitations to compete at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, scheduled from January 22 to 25 at the iconic Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course. The Rolex Series event, backed by the…

When the 2026 Women’s Professional Golf Tour, WPGT 2026 begins at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club this week, it will mark far more than the start of another domestic season. It will represent a quiet but significant milestone in the evolution of Indian women’s golf, one defined by depth, sustainability, and a growing connection to…

The 2025 Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) season will be remembered as a watershed moment for Indian golf, a year in which domestic excellence, financial growth and international pathways aligned like never before. At the centre of this transformation stood Yuvraj Sandhu, whose record-breaking campaign redefined what was possible on the Indian circuit and…

The Tata Open 2025 marks a symbolic and sporting high point for Indian professional golf. Returning to its original name after six years, the tournament once again takes centre stage as the season-ending event on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), bringing together history, high stakes, and a rapidly evolving domestic circuit in Jamshedpur….

Indian golf icon Jeev Milkha Singh rolled back the years in emphatic fashion as he clinched the IGPL Invitational Sri Lanka in Colombo, bringing the inaugural season of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) to a memorable close. The victory marked Jeev’s first professional title in 13 years, ending a drought that stretched back to…

Aryan Roopa Anand produced a composed and resilient performance to retain his lead after the second round of the IGPL Invitational Sri Lanka, birdieing the final hole to stay narrowly ahead of a tightly packed leaderboard featuring seasoned champions, rising Indian stars, and an exceptional local amateur at the iconic Royal Colombo Golf Club. On…

Shubhankar Sharma’s tied-32nd finish at the 2025 AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open will not be remembered as a defining result, but it offers a revealing insight into where one of India’s most accomplished professional golfers currently stands. On a demanding La Réserve Golf Links layout, Sharma signed off with rounds of 74, 69, 71 and 69…

Aryan Roopa Anand produced a career-best professional round to seize the opening-day lead at the IGPL Invitational Sri Lanka, firing a sensational 9-under 62 at the historic Royal Colombo Golf Club. Competing at the iconic venue for the first time, the two-time All India Amateur champion delivered a near-flawless performance to set the early pace…

The final leg of the inaugural Indian Golf Premier League, IGPL Tour is set to deliver a fitting crescendo when the circuit heads to Colombo, Sri Lanka, later this month. Headlining the event will be history-maker Pranavi Urs, who will tee off alongside Indian golfing icon Jeev Milkha Singh in what promises to be a…

In professional golf, consistency is often celebrated as the ultimate virtue. Pars stack up, bogeys are avoided, and tournaments are won by patience as much as flair. Shubhankar Sharma’s third round at the 2025 AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open was one such moment, a reminder of the high-ceiling talent that has defined his career and, at…

The inaugural CIDCO Open 2025 has made an emphatic start on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), delivering high-quality competition, strong international participation and a clear statement of intent from its venue, the Kharghar Valley Golf Course (KVGC) in Navi Mumbai. As the tournament reached its halfway mark after two rounds, it was Veer…

Indian golf has entered one of the most transformative and turbulent phases in its professional history. What began as a quiet ecosystem anchored by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has, within months, turned into a competitive battleground following the launch of two rival franchise leagues: PGTI’s own ‘72 The League’ and the newly…

At the Els Club in Dubai, where wind, pressure and precision often decide the final outcome, Karandeep Kochhar finally earned the breakthrough in IGPL he had been chasing all season. The 24-year-old Chandigarh golfer captured his maiden IGPL Tour title at the IGPL Invitational UAE hosted by Shiv Kapur, edging out young contenders Veer Ganapathy…

Bengaluru’s young left-hander Veer Ganapathy produced a composed and attacking display to seize the outright lead after the second round of the IGPL UAE presented by Shiv Kapur, the Indian Golf Premier League’s first overseas event. Ganapathy followed up his solid opening round with a superb 6-under 66 at the Els Club, taking his 36-hole…

Indian golf legend Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia produced a composed, bogey-free opening round to take the outright lead at the IGPL UAE, hosted by Shiv Kapur, as the Indian Golf Premier League made its maiden international appearance at the Els Club in Dubai. Chawrasia, a six-time Asian Tour winner and one of the most experienced…

Indian golf is set to take a significant stride onto the global stage as the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) heads overseas for the first time, with the IGPL Invitational 2025 UAE teeing off in Dubai. The landmark event brings together an extraordinary mix of Indian golfing icons, emerging stars, leading women professionals and international…

Gaganjeet Bhullar reminded the field of his pedigree on moving day at the IGPL Invitational Ahmedabad, producing a composed and clinical second-round effort to surge into contention. The seasoned Indian pro carded a 5-under 67, climbing from overnight T-14 to T-3 at 6-under, positioning himself just one shot behind the leading international duo of Manav…

Teenaged sensation Veer Ganapathy delivered one of the finest rounds of his young career, firing a flawless 8-under 64 to seize the sole lead at the IGPL Invitational Ahmedabad. The 18-year-old, who had endured the disappointment of missing the cut at last week’s Bharath Classic, responded with remarkable maturity and control at the Glade One…

The 2025 Asian Tour Bharath Classic at Kensville Golf Resort, Ahmedabad, was far more than another addition to the Asian Tour calendar it became a defining week for Indian golf. Returning to India for the first time since March 2023 and co-sanctioned by the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), the US$500,000 event offered not just…

At the halfway stage of the 2025 Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España, India’s presence at the Ladies European Tour season finale stood out in both depth and quality. With five golfers in the field Aditi Ashok, Avani Prashanth, Pranavi Urs, Diksha Dagar and Hitaashee Bakshi the tournament offered a revealing snapshot of India’s…