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Yuvraj Singh has launched the groundbreaking Indian Golf Premier League that begins on September 10th in Chandigarh. The innovative league features both male and female golfers competing together on the same platform. IGPL has formed key partnerships with the Asian Tour and Indian Golf Union to elevate the sport. The tour includes 11 events across India and international locations, aiming to transform golf's landscape.

Key Points: Yuvraj Singh Launches Indian Golf Premier League IGPL from September 10

  • IGPL features both men and women competing together on same platform
  • Tour begins September 10 at Chandigarh Golf Club
  • Partnership with Asian Tour allows players to compete internationally
  • League aims to reduce financial constraints for young golfers
  • Schedule includes 11 events across India and international venues
  • Focus on grassroots development and Olympic golf aspirations
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IGPL to kick off from September 10 in Chandigarh

Yuvraj Singh launches the mixed-gender Indian Golf Premier League starting Sept 10 in Chandigarh, with Asian Tour partnership and 11-city tour schedule announced.

"You can compare IGPL to IPL, and it can change the dynamics in golf like IPL did with cricket. - Yuvraj Singh"

New Delhi, Sep 4

The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), a pioneering professional circuit that will feature both men and women competing on the same platform, will kick off from September 10 in Chandigarh. Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Thursday launched the inaugural IGPL Tour in New Delhi.

Launching the IGPL Tour, which will begin from September 10th in Chandigarh, IGPL co-founder Yuvraj Singh said, "A golfer's life is not easy. When you are going to tournaments, you have to make the cut to earn money and pay the bills.

IGPL is providing a format for the younger generation coming on board, so you do not have to worry about financial constraints. The work being done on the grassroots level is quite important. You can compare IGPL to IPL, and it can change the dynamics in golf like IPL did with cricket.

"It's a full IGPL tour, and then it will be followed by a fast-paced IGPL League with both men and women playing together. I think the equality in sport is very important. I hope it will change the face of Golf in India. A lot of efforts have been taken by stakeholders behind the scenes to grow the sport. I want to see budding golfers do well. We will have the Olympics soon, and we will see our players winning medals.”

Along with the launch of the tour, IGPL also announced a key partnership with the Asian Tour, the official sanctioning body for professional golf in the region, allowing IGPL players to compete alongside the top Asian players at the Asian Tour event in India in November at Kensville Golf & Country Club.

IGPL Tour 2025 Schedule:

• Chandigarh: Sep 10 - Sep 12, Chandigarh Golf Club

• Greater Noida: Sep 17 - Sep 19, Jaypee Greens Golf Course

• Pune: Oct 1 - Oct 3, The Poona Club Ltd. Golf Course

• Hyderabad: Oct 24 - Oct 26, Golf Course - TBA

• Kolkata: Oct 29 - Oct 31, Tollygunge Club

• Jamshedpur: Nov 5 - Nov 7, Beldih Golf Course

• Mumbai: Nov 18 - Nov 20, Bombay Presidency Golf Club

• IGPL & Asian Tour Joint Sanctioned: Nov 27 - Nov 30, Kensville Golf Resort

• Ahmedabad: Dec 2 - Dec 4, Golf Course, TBA

• UAE: Dec 8 - Dec 11, Golf Course TBA

• Sri Lanka: Dec 23 - Dec 25, Royal Colombo Golf Club

In a move to strengthen the foundation of Indian golf and nurture emerging talent, IGPL has forged key partnerships with the Indian Golf Union (IGU) as an umbrella partner. IGPL is committed to building a sustainable pathway for India’s Olympic golf aspirations, and hence has also formed a partnership with WGAI to elevate women's golf and provide female athletes with the platforms and exposure they deserve.

- IANS

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Priya S
Love that they're including both men and women together! Equality in sports is so important. Hope this creates more opportunities for women golfers who often don't get the same recognition.
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Aditya G
Chandigarh Golf Club is a great venue to start with! The schedule looks impressive with international stops in UAE and Sri Lanka. Hope they maintain the quality throughout the tour.
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Sarah B
While the initiative is good, I hope they don't commercialize golf too much like cricket. Golf has its own charm and tradition that shouldn't be lost in the pursuit of making it "entertaining".
Karthik V
Partnership with Asian Tour is a smart move! This will give our players international exposure right here in India. Looking forward to the Kensville event in November 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Hope they make the tournaments accessible to common people. Golf often feels like an elite sport - affordable tickets and good broadcasting will be key to its success.
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Michael C
Great to see golf expanding beyond traditional metros. Jamshedpur and Ahmedabad on the schedule shows they're thinking about growing the sport across India. Well done!

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