Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Bhullar Challenges PGTI Suspension, Citing Illegality
Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) suspended Gaganjeet Bhullar and others for participating in the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL).
Bhullar claims the suspension is illegal and aimed at preventing him and others from playing in the DP World India Tournament.
He says the disciplinary committee didn't have the authority to suspend him without a hearing.
Bhullar argues that PGTI officials played in a different league without facing consequences.
He also plans to take legal action.
PGTI suspended Gaganjeet Bhullar and other golfers.
The suspension is related to their participation in the IGPL.
Bhullar calls the suspension illegal and unauthorized.
He alleges the suspension aims to block players from a DP World tournament.
Bhullar will pursue legal action if necessary.
- Who
- Gaganjeet Bhullar and other golfers, PGTI
- What
- PGTI suspended golfers, including Bhullar, for playing in IGPL.
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- PGTI states the players violated rules, Bhullar alleges the suspension is illegal.
PGTI
Gaganjeet Bhullar
Suspension Authority
PGTI
Implied authority to suspend for rule violations.
Gaganjeet Bhullar
Disciplinary Action Committee lacked authority to suspend without a hearing.
Rule Application
PGTI
Rules are applied consistently.
Gaganjeet Bhullar
Rules inconsistently applied, citing participation of PGTI officials in another league without penalty.
- Players Involved
- Gaganjeet Bhullar, Aman Raj, Harendra Gupta, Karandeep Kochhar, Sachin Baisoya, and others
- Action Taken
- Suspension by PGTI
- Reason for Action
- Participation in the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL)
- Clashing Events
- PGTI's Chennai Open and IGPL
- Tournament at Issue
- DP World India Tournament
- Bhullar's Claim
- Suspension is illegal and meant to bar DP World entry
