10 months ago
Indian Golf Stars Head to UAE for IGPL Debut
Some really famous Indian golfers like Jeev Milkha Singh, Gaganjeet Bhullar, and Shiv Kapur are going to play in a big golf tournament in Dubai.
This is the first time this tournament, called IGPL, is happening outside of India.
The tournament has been successful in India, and now they want to make it big all over the world.
There will be lots of other golfers too, including some women and young players.
It's a big deal because it's the first time so many Indian golf stars are playing together in another country.
Indian golf stars Jeev Milkha Singh, Gaganjeet Bhullar, SSP Chawrasia, and Shiv Kapur are set to play in the IGPL Invitational 2025 UAE in Dubai.
This is the first time the IGPL Tour is being held outside of India, marking a significant milestone.
The event includes 48 professionals, nine women, and eight amateurs, showcasing a mix of experienced and young talent.
Gaganjeet Bhullar has won all three previous IGPL events he participated in and is aiming for a fourth win.
The tournament aims to promote Indian golf globally and provide a platform for both men and women to compete.
- Who
- Indian golf stars including Jeev Milkha Singh, Gaganjeet Bhullar, SSP Chawrasia, and Shiv Kapur
- What
- IGPL Invitational 2025 UAE, a golf event
- Where
- Dubai, UAE
- When
- Upcoming week
- Why
- To expand the IGPL Tour globally and provide a platform for Indian golfers
Key facts
- Event
- IGPL Invitational 2025 UAE
- Location
- Dubai, UAE
- Host
- Shiv Kapur
- Key Players
- Jeev Milkha Singh, Gaganjeet Bhullar, SSP Chawrasia, Shiv Kapur
- Number of Professionals
- 48
- Number of Women
- 9
- Number of Amateurs
- 8
- Previous IGPL Events
- 9
Quotes
Uttam Singh Mundy
CEO of IGPL
“It is a big moment for IGPL, as we move abroad for the first time carrying a new Indian golf product. It has achieved a lot of success at home across the nine events, including the Bharath Classic. We see IGPL Invitational 2025 UAE hosted by Shiv Kapur in Dubai as a major step forward to making this Tour global.”
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“The mix of young and the experienced and the ladies has been phenomenal. The success of Pranavi Urs in IGPL Mumbai was a proof of how good it was to create a platform for women to compete and sharpen their skills while playing alongside top men pros.”
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Shiv Kapur
Golfer and host of the event
“This is an event we have been working on for very long and we have the best of best in the IGPL family.”
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Gaganjeet Bhullar
Golfer and 11-time winner on the Asian Tour
“I love playing in Dubai. And it is amazing that we have an Indian event in Dubai. Indian golf is indeed going places.”
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Aman Raj
Golfer and leader of the Order of Merit
“It is just a matter of time. The key is to keep your game consistent.”
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