Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Sports Ministry Approves Indian Golf Premier League
The Indian government is supporting the Indian Golf Union (IGU) to start a new golf league called the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL).
This league will allow both amateur and professional golfers to play together in teams, representing different cities.
The goal is to make golf more popular in India and find talented players who can compete internationally.
The league will begin in January 2026 and aims to provide top-level training to many students in the coming years.
The Sports Ministry approved the Indian Golf Union (IGU) to organize the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL).
IGPL will be a city-based franchise league with both amateurs and professionals in a team format.
The league aims to popularize golf in India and scout talent.
The IGPL is scheduled to be held in January 2026.
The event plans to provide international training and coaching to over 10 lakh students in three years.
- Who
- The Indian Golf Union (IGU), with support from the Sports Ministry.
- What
- The Sports Ministry approved the Indian Golf Union (IGU) to organize the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL).
- When
- The league will be held in January 2026.
- Where
- Bharat (India)
- Why
- To popularize golf and nurture world-class talent.
- Event
- Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL)
- Organizing Body
- Indian Golf Union (IGU)
- Supported by
- Sports Ministry
- Format
- City-based franchise league
- Participants
- Amateurs and Professionals
- Start Date
- January 2026
- Goal
- Popularize golf and nurture talent
