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Haldiram & KLJ Group Launch Rajasthan Franchise in PGTI's 72 The League

The Professional Golf Tour of India has expanded its new '72 The League' with a Rajasthan-based franchise jointly owned by Haldiram Snacks and the KLJ Group. The league, a joint venture between PGTI and Game of Life Sports, is scheduled to commence in February 2026 across three premier golf courses in Delhi-NCR. It will feature city-based franchises of 10 professional players each, selected through an auction, creating a major competitive platform for Indian golf. The format is designed for television and digital audiences, promising Pro-Am events and immersive fan experiences.

Key Points: Rajasthan Joins PGTI's 72 The League Golf Franchise

  • New Rajasthan-based franchise announced
  • Jointly owned by Haldiram & KLJ Group
  • League begins February 2026 in Delhi-NCR
  • Features city teams with player auctions
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PGTI's '72 The League' expands with Rajasthan-based franchise

Haldiram and KLJ Group acquire Rajasthan franchise for India's new professional golf league, 72 The League, starting Feb 2026.

"It is wonderful to have Haldiram & KLJ join PGTI's 72 The League, adding a new dimension to the competition. - Kapil Dev"

New Delhi, January 26

The Professional Golf Tour of India's '72 The League', India's first exclusive national professional golf league, today announced the entry of a new Rajasthan-based franchise, according to a release.

The franchise is jointly owned by Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd. and KLJ Group of Companies, with a vision to nurture and elevate golfing talent in the country by partnering with 72 The League.

'72 The League' has been jointly launched by PGTI and Game of Life Sports (GOLS) and will begin on February 21, 2026, with the inaugural season taking place across three of Delhi-NCR's most prestigious golf venues - Classic Golf & Country Club, Jaypee Greens, and Qutab Golf Course

The league will feature city-based franchises, each comprising 10 professional players, selected through a transparent player auction. Leading golfers from the PGTI circuit will participate, creating one of the largest competitive platforms Indian professional golf has ever seen.

Manohar Lal Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd., and Hemant Jain, Group Managing Director of the KLJ Group of Companies, today entered into a formal agreement with Kapil Dev, President, PGTI, to announce their foray in the exciting new league that is starting next month in February.

"It is wonderful to have Haldiram & KLJ join PGTI's 72 The League, adding a new dimension to the competition. This team is sure to spark excitement and pride among golf enthusiasts across the state of Rajasthan and I wish them all the best," Kapil Dev said.

"We are excited to be a part of '72 The League', which promises to usher in a golfing revolution in India. It represents a unique platform to nurture talent while elevating the sport's professional ecosystem," said Manohar Lal Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt. Ltd.

Hemant Jain, Group Managing Director of the KLJ Group of Companies, said, "Entering into '72 The League' allows us to contribute to the growth of professional golf in India while providing a platform for emerging talent to compete and excel at the highest level. Through the Rajasthan franchise, we aim to support the development of golf and inspire the next generation of golfers."

'72 The League' will feature a fast-paced, high-impact match-play format, designed specifically for television and digital platforms, a press release said.

Fans can look forward to Pro-Am events, immersive fan zones, live entertainment, exclusive behind-the-scenes digital content, and premium broadcast production -- bringing the excitement of professional golf closer to audiences than ever before, the release added.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Haldiram investing in sports. From namkeen to golf! Shows how corporate India is diversifying its interests. Hope they put serious money into grassroots development and not just the glamour side.
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Vikram M
A golf league is a good step, but I hope the focus remains on nurturing real talent. We have potential champions who need support. The player auction sounds exciting – hope it's fair and gives young golfers a big break.
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Rohit P
Kapil Dev's involvement gives it credibility. But starting in 2026? That's a long wait, yaar. Hope they use this time to build proper infrastructure and fan engagement, not just hype.
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Priya S
As someone from Jaipur, I'm thrilled! We need more sporting events here beyond cricket. This could inspire so many kids in Rajasthan to take up golf. Hope they organize local trials and camps.
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Michael C
The format designed for TV and digital is smart. Golf can be slow for broadcast. If they make it fast-paced with fan zones and entertainment, it might actually get good viewership. The success of leagues like IPL shows the model works.
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Hemant Jain
Respectfully, while I welcome the investment, I'm concerned about sustainability. We

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