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BMW Golf Cup 2026 Expands to 13 Cities in India's Biggest Amateur Event

BMW Group India has announced the schedule for the 16th edition of the BMW Golf Cup 2026, marking the return of the country's premier amateur golf tournament. The 2026 season features an expanded national footprint with 19 qualifying tournaments across 13 major cities, aiming to engage over 2,200 amateur golfers. The tournament, which began as a UK initiative 25 years ago, has grown into a global series with qualifiers in up to 40 countries. Winners from the Indian national final will qualify for the prestigious BMW Golf Cup World Final.

Key Points: BMW Golf Cup 2026: India's Largest Amateur Golf Tournament

  • 19 qualifying tournaments across 13 cities
  • Engages over 2,200 amateur golfers
  • Features two handicap categories (A & B)
  • Winners advance to National and World Finals
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BMW Golf Cup 2026 returns with its biggest-ever amateur golf tournament in India

BMW announces its biggest-ever Golf Cup in India for 2026, with 19 qualifiers across 13 cities for over 2,200 amateur golfers.

"The BMW Golf Cup is more than a tournament, it's an expression of our commitment to sporting excellence, community and memorable experiences. - Hardeep Singh Brar"

Gurugram, January 6

BMW Group India on Tuesday announced the schedule for the 16th edition of the BMW Golf Cup 2026, marking the return of the country's premier amateur golf tournament.

The BMW Golf Cup 2026 season features an expanded national footprint, with 19 qualifying tournaments across 13 cities, engaging over 2,200 amateur golfers across India, as per a release.

Hardeep Singh Brar, President & CEO, BMW Group India, said, "The BMW Golf Cup is more than a tournament, it's an expression of our commitment to sporting excellence, community and memorable experiences for our customers and patrons of the sport. In 2026, we are widening the footprint, deepening grassroots engagement and elevating the experience for players and guests alike. We look forward to welcoming new generations of golfers across India to compete, network and celebrate the unifying spirit of the sport."

The tournament will be hosted at spectacular golf courses across Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Vadodara, Jaipur, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Patna, Kolkata and Gurugram. Prestigious brand partnerships with Omega, Etihad, TaylorMade, Ballantine's, and HSBC further add to the excitement.

BMW Golf Cup, one of the world's largest amateur golf tournament series, traces its roots back a quarter of a century to a British-based initiative that operated independently for five years before going international.

The tournament started as the BMW Invitation Tournament in UK. It has now developed into a global series with 1,000 qualifying tournaments involving 100,000 players in up to 40 countries. The best players from each nation qualify for the highlight, the BMW Golf Cup World Final, where the individual titles are contested in three categories.

The BMW Golf Cup 2026 has two categories: A (for handicaps up to 12) and B (for handicaps 13-28). The winners of the individual handicap categories qualify for the National Final. The winners in each of the two handicap categories in the National Final qualify to take part in the World Final of the BMW Golf Cup.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the scale and brand partnerships, I hope the "grassroots engagement" they mention includes some initiatives to make the sport more accessible and affordable for young talent, not just existing patrons. The cost of golf can be prohibitive.
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Rohit P
Amazing to see Gurugram on the list! The DLF course is world-class. This tournament is a big deal for the golfing community here. Already planning my practice schedule. The chance to qualify for a World Final is a dream for any amateur player.
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Sarah B
The partnership lineup with Omega, Etihad, etc. is seriously impressive. It shows how much corporate interest and prestige is now attached to golf in India. This isn't just a tournament; it's a major networking and luxury experience.
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Karthik V
As someone from Chennai, thrilled to see it as a host city again. Our golf culture is strong, and events like this put us on the global map. Hope they feature the Madras Gymkhana Club course. Best of luck to all participants! 👍
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Michael C
2200 golfers is a massive number. Organizing an event of this scale across so many cities is a logistical challenge. Hats off to the team for pulling this off. The structure with categories A and B seems very fair for different skill levels.

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