PGTI Tees Up Transformative Second Half of 2025 Season with Strategic Partnerships

• IndianOil strengthens presence with Multi-Event Association

• Iconic brand Amul elevates Tour Partner Portfolio
• Coal India Limited and Trident Group come on board as Event Title Sponsors 
• IndusInd Bank reiterates support as Tour Partner
• Zion Hills & Clover Greens added as new venues on main tour
• Second half to feature 15 events with combined prize purse of INR 17 crore; Season’s total prize money to exceed INR 33 crore 
• PGTI NEXGEN to feature three more events with Bhubaneswar added as new venue 
• Season resumes on 3rd August in Ahmedabad at Kensville Golf & Country Club

L – R: Leading Indian professional, Olympian and PGTI Board Member Udayan Mane, PGTI President Mr. Kapil Dev, Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Chairman Emeritus, Trident Group, Mr. A S Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil, Mr. Rahul Mehta, Owner, Victorious Choice, leading Indian professional and PGTI Board Member Mr. Vikrant Chopra and Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI, pose for the media after the Press Conference on Saturday.

The growth of Indian professional golf is truly a collective effort, and today marks a momentous occasion for the PGTI. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome new Tour Partner Amul, whose commitment will undoubtedly elevate the stature and reach of our sport in the country. The exciting onboarding of new event title sponsors Coal India Limited and Trident Group, the expansion of commitment by long-standing partner IndianOil and the addition of new top-class championship venues, are a major boost for the tour. These developments are testament to the increasing appeal of golf in India and our shared vision to provide our talented professionals with more opportunities, better platforms, and bigger prize purses. On behalf of all our players and the entire PGTI family, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our partners for believing in this journey. This is a game-changer for Indian golf, and we look forward to a spectacular second half of 2025- kapil Dev, President, Professional Golf Tour of India 

Rakesh Thapliyal

New Delhi: After an action-packed and highly competitive first half of the 2025 season, the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is set for a transformative second half, announcing significant new collaborations and reinforcing existing ones that promise to accelerate the sport’s growth across the nation.

IndianOil, a leading force in the global energy sector and a diversified and integrated energy major, has been the patron for the longest-running event on the PGTI, the IndianOil Servo Masters, which will celebrate its silver jubilee later this year. IndianOil deepens its commitment to PGTI this year by extending its association to multiple events.

Powering the PGTI surge is the new Tour Partner – Amul, the world’s strongest food and dairy brand and with its 36 lakh farmers, Amul is also the world’s largest farmer owned dairy cooperative. Being a household name in India, Amul will play a pivotal role as Tour Partner in enhancing the PGTI’s brand presence nationwide.

PGTI President Mr. Kapil Dev speaks at the Press Conference in the presence of Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Chairman Emeritus, Trident Group (extreme left), Mr. A S Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil (2nd from left) and Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI (extreme right).

Coal India Limited, the world’s largest coal producer and one of India’s leading public sector enterprises, too comes on board as Event Title Sponsor. Coal India Limited will lend its name to the inaugural Coal India Open, an INR 1 crore event that flags off the second half of the season from August 5 – 8 at the Kensville Golf & Country Club in Ahmedabad.

Trident Group, a diversified conglomerate with businesses in textiles, paper, chemicals, energy and more, begins its association as Event Title Sponsor. The Trident Group’s partnership with the PGTI will elevate the inaugural Trident Open Golf Championship as another flagship tournament. The INR 1 crore event is scheduled to be held from November 11 – 14 at the esteemed Chandigarh Golf Club.

IndusInd Bank is a pillar of support to PGTI since the first half of this season. PGTI and IndusInd Bank have had a mutually beneficial five-month long partnership so far and we look forward to building on this great start.

Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI said, “One of the other key highlights of the season’s second half is the addition of two new venues on the schedule: Clover Greens Resort and Golf Club, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu and Zion Hills Golf County, Kolar, Karnataka.”

The Clover Greens Resort and Golf Club will host the INR 1 crore PGTI Players Championship from August 19 – 22 while the Zion Hills Golf County will host the inaugural Kolar Open, an INR 1 crore event, from August 26 – 29.

Once underway, the season’s second half will feature a minimum of 15 tournaments between August and December 2025 with a whopping combined prize purse of INR 17 crore on offer (excluding the DP World India Championship). This takes the season’s total prize purse to over INR 33 crore (excluding the Indian Open and the DP World India Championship).

The total prize purse on offer in the second half of the 2025 season has seen an increase of INR 3.15 crore as compared to the second half of 2025. The number of events in the second half has also increased from 12 to 15 in comparison to last season. The total prize money for the season is set to increase by over INR 8 crore.

The DP World India Championship, a DP World Tour and PGTI joint-sanctioned event, to be held from October 16 – 19 at the Delhi Golf Club, will be the richest ever event to be staged in India as it will offer an unprecedented prize purse of USD 4 million. The field at the DP World India Championship will be headlined by global golfing icon and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy. The event serves as a great platform to provide international exposure to the top Indian golfing talent.

The other major development is the resumption of PGTI’s second tier tour – PGTI NexGen. Five PGTI NexGen events have been staged so far this season with a prize purse of INR 20 lakh each. Three more events of INR 20 lakh each are scheduled to be staged in the second half with the venues being Patna, Lucknow and Bhubaneswar. PGTI makes its debut at the Bhubaneswar Golf Club.

The PGTI has so far staged events across India in 17 States, 2 Union Territories and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. With the staging of the NexGen event in Bhubaneswar, the PGTI makes its first foray into the state of Odisha, thus further expanding its geographical footprint in the country to 18 States.

Mr. Kapil Dev, President, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), said, “The growth of Indian professional golf is truly a collective effort, and today marks a momentous occasion for the PGTI. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome new Tour Partner Amul, whose commitment will undoubtedly elevate the stature and reach of our sport in the country. The exciting onboarding of new event title sponsors Coal India Limited and Trident Group, the expansion of commitment by long-standing partner IndianOil and the addition of new top-class championship venues, are a major boost for the tour. These developments are testament to the increasing appeal of golf in India and our shared vision to provide our talented professionals with more opportunities, better platforms, and bigger prize purses. On behalf of all our players and the entire PGTI family, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our partners for believing in this journey. This is a game-changer for Indian golf, and we look forward to a spectacular second half of 2025.”

Mr. A S Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil, stated, “IndianOil is proud to renew its enduring collaboration with the PGTI as we host the milestone-25th IndianOil SERVO Masters Golf Tournament at the IndianOil Digboi Refinery Golf Course. This tournament has been instrumental in firmly placing India’s North-Eastern region on the national golfing map. As one of the longest-running events on the PGTI calendar, the SERVO Masters has become a defining fixture in Indian professional golf and IndianOil’s association with this tournament reflects more than sponsorship — it is a celebration of sportsmanship, consistency, and regional pride. With a legacy of promoting sporting excellence across disciplines, IndianOil reaffirms its commitment to nurturing golfing talent and supporting platforms that elevate the sporting landscape. We wish all the players the very best as they compete in this landmark edition.”

Mr. Jayen Mehta, Managing Director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), said, “Amul is proud to be associated with PGTI as the Tour Partner — a platform that embodies determination, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence. At Amul, we believe that fitness and performance begin with the right nutrition. As the world’s original energy drink, milk has been powering athletes for generations with its natural blend of protein, calcium, and essential nutrients. Through our wide range of high-protein and wellness-focused dairy products, we are committed to supporting the all-round fitness and well-being of India’s sportsmen and women. This partnership is a celebration of not just sport, but also the spirit of perseverance, nutrition, and the cooperative ethos that drives our nation forward.”

Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Chairman Emeritus, Trident Group, said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural Trident Open Golf Championship, in collaboration with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), and under the esteemed leadership of Kapil Dev Ji—a true sporting icon and a symbol of national pride. This initiative stands as testament to Trident’s unwavering commitment to the promotion of sports and the pursuit of excellence across all spheres of human endeavour. At Trident, we view golf as more than just a sport—it is a discipline that reflects precision, strategy, and connection, all of which deeply resonate with our core values of fostering meaningful and enduring partnerships. We are especially honoured to host this prestigious event at the Chandigarh Golf Club, affectionately known as the ‘Nursery of Indian Golf’, celebrated for its rich legacy of shaping champions who have brought glory to the nation.”

Mr. Samir Dewan, Country Head, Affluent Banking & International Business, IndusInd Bank, said, “Five months into our partnership with the PGTI, we are proud of the momentum we’ve built together. This collaboration goes beyond sponsorship and reflects IndusInd Bank’s commitment to the growth of Indian professional golf, and a lifestyle our customers aspire. Through our association with PGTI, we continue to bring forth unique experiences for our clients making an impact in the world of elite sport. We look forward to deepening this relationship and continuing to champion Indian golf.”