New Delhi: The Indian Golf Premier League has secured a landmark 100 million dollar commitment from ten franchise partners, marking the largest private investment in the history of the sport in India. Each franchise has pledged approximately 10 million dollars over a ten year period, underlining a long term strategy to professionalise and widen access to golf across the country.
Franchise rights have been awarded across Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Goa, Bengaluru, Punjab and Gurugram, ensuring representation from major metropolitan centres as well as emerging markets. The ten city structure is designed to broaden the sport’s footprint and bring competitive golf closer to new audiences.
Beyond league operations, the franchise partners have collectively committed 250 million dollars towards infrastructure development. Plans include compact courses spread over eight to ten acres in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and rural regions, aimed at breaking golf’s traditional elite barrier and making it more accessible.
Chief Executive Officer Uttam Singh Mundy described the league as a long term platform that blends sport with business expansion and national development. He emphasised that the backing from diverse sectors such as pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, real estate and venture capital reflects strong confidence in the league’s vision. According to him, the IGPL is not just building a competition but creating a full ecosystem that connects grassroots initiatives with global tournaments.
The league has outlined an aggressive international roadmap, targeting operations across India, Africa and the Middle East in its inaugural year, with plans to expand into five countries within three to four years. Details regarding the tournament format, schedule and player auction are expected soon.
In a parallel grassroots push, the IGPL has partnered with the Indian Golf Union, the Women’s Golf Association of India, the Professional Golf Tour of India and The Golf Foundation to launch a nationwide Golf Growth Initiative. The programme aims to introduce the sport in schools and playgrounds while offering mentorship from leading professionals, positioning the league as a transformative force in Indian golf.
