Teen golfer Veer Ganapathy, who recently turned 18, impressed by scoring 5-under 67 with two birdies in the final three holes, securing the top spot in the first round of the AM Green IGPL Invitational 2026 in Mauritius. Sachin Baisoya, known for his consistent performance in the 2025 season, also shone with a 67, joining Ganapathy at the leaderboard’s summit and aiding Phoenix Hyderabad in team standings.
Notable players like Amandeep Drall, Milind Soni, and Ridhima Dilawari held tied positions in third place, with ambitions to follow in the footsteps of Pranavi Urs, the first woman to win an AM Green IGPL event last year. The tournament witnessed Olympian Udayan Mane and Shiv Kapur tied in sixth place, while others like Aryan Roopa Anand and Varun Chopra shared the eighth spot.
In team rankings, Phoenix Hyderabad led with a combined effort from Baisoya and Raghav Chugh, followed by RVR Delhi and Green Fuels Vizag. The players praised the challenging yet beautiful Anahita Golf Course, with winds adding to the competition’s intensity.
Veer Ganapathy, coached by his father Rahul Ganapathy, showcased resilience after an early setback, emphasizing the course’s toughness and the crucial role of putting in his performance. Milind Soni, another rising talent, credited his improvement to training with former Asian Games team silver medallist Rahul Bajaj, highlighting the mental aspect and course management as key areas of development.
The tournament, part of the AM Green IGPL season 2 featuring 15 events, promises an exciting lineup with both Indian and international venues, setting the stage for intense competition and emerging talents to shine.
