Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Umed Kumar Leads PGTI NexGen Debut; PGTI Returns to Mohali
Umed Kumar, a new golf pro, had a great first day, tying for the lead with another player in a golf tournament.
The tournament is in Punjab and is part of a bigger series.
The course has nine holes, and players play them twice.
Umed played well, especially with his short game.
Another golfer made a special shot!
The winner gets a share of the money that is a good amount.
This tournament marks the return of professional men's golf to this area after a long time.
Umed Kumar and Mari Muthu R. jointly lead the PGTI NexGen event after Round 1.
Umed Kumar made his professional debut, shooting a three-under 61.
The event is held at the Forest Hill Golf & Country Club in S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab.
The tournament is part of the 2025 PGTI NexGen season and has a INR 20 lakh prize purse.
The PGTI returns to Mohali after an 11-year absence.
- Who
- Umed Kumar, Mari Muthu, and 72 other players.
- What
- PGTI NexGen golf tournament.
- When
- Opening round on Wednesday.
- Where
- Forest Hill Golf & Country Club in S.A.S. Nagar, Punjab.
- Why
- Part of the 2025 PGTI NexGen season; to determine a winner and award prize money.
- Tournament
- PGTI NexGen
- Location
- Forest Hill Golf & Country Club, Punjab
- Co-leaders after Rd 1
- Umed Kumar and Mari Muthu R.
- Umed Kumar's score
- Three-under 61
- Prize Purse
- INR 20 lakh
- Hole-in-one
- Khokan Molla