Some top players have been selected as the India Golf Premier League (IGPL) revealed the full squads for its ten franchises in New Delhi. This marks a significant moment in the IGPL’s journey, bringing together professional golfers worldwide to join their respective teams for the upcoming season. The announcement event, held at The Oberoi, New Delhi, was graced by cricket icon Yuvraj Singh and IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy, who emphasized the importance of promoting golf for player development and tourism in India.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Union Minister for Tourism, Government of India, praised the IGPL for committing to mobilize a substantial US$2 billion investment for developing top-notch golf tourism destinations across India. This move is seen as a pivotal step in boosting sports tourism in India and showcasing the country as a premier global destination. Minister Shekhawat highlighted how this initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of enhancing infrastructure to attract global investments and create sustainable employment opportunities.
The upcoming IGPL season will feature a total of 15 events, with ten scheduled in various cities across India and five to be held internationally. The initial international venues include Mauritius, South Africa, and Congo. Each team comprises four players who will not only vie for individual prizes but also represent their teams collectively. The cumulative points earned by the teams throughout the season will determine the top three teams, who will be duly recognized and rewarded for their performance.
Yuvraj Singh, co-founder of IGPL, expressed his excitement about the team-based format, citing its potential to add a new dimension of thrill and speed to the game. Meanwhile, Uttam Singh Mundy, the CEO of IGPL, outlined the extensive calendar of 15 events spread across the year. He emphasized that the gaps between IGPL events will allow players to participate in international competitions, aiming to elevate their skills to compete on a global scale, including prestigious leagues like the International Series and the LIV Golf League.
Mundy also underscored IGPL’s commitment to expanding the golfing ecosystem by increasing the number of courses and driving ranges to make the sport more accessible. The initiative includes a unique ‘Golf on Wheels’ program, where specially equipped vehicles with coaches will visit schools to introduce and promote golf at grassroots levels, aiming to nurture budding talents and widen the sport’s reach among the youth.
