The friction in Indian golf is about to extend with the PGTI asserting the launch of ‘72 The League’ a franchise-based nationwide skilled league on Thursday.
Created in partnership with Sport of Life Sports activities (GOLS), the league is scheduled to be held from February 21-March 6 subsequent 12 months throughout three Delhi-NCR venues in its inaugural season – Qutab Golf Course (Delhi), Basic Golf & Nation Membership (Gurugram) and Jaypee Greens (Higher Noida). The announcement comes months after the launch of the rival Indian Golf Premier League that includes a few of India’s premier golfers.
Whereas the IGPL is meant to occur in January 2026 and have its public sale by the top of this 12 months, there is no such thing as a replace on the identical. The public sale for 72 is scheduled to be held subsequent month with a pool of Rs. six crores with the franchises but to be finalised.
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Each leagues are anticipated to function six groups with 10 professional golfers every however whereas IGPL could have each women and men, 72 will probably be just for males to start with. The previous can also be deliberate to be performed home-and-away throughout the nation. The format for each can also be completely different – the IGPL will probably be a no-cut, three-day strokeplay occasion over 4 weeks whereas the 72 will probably be performed in matchplay format.
Whereas he denied the league was a response to IGPL, PGTI president Kapil Dev made it clear golfers had to decide on. “We’ve not sanctioned or banned any golfer for taking part in any competitors. We’ve nothing towards any golfer who decides to take part in any league, any probability to earn cash is an effective factor. However they can’t be a part of two parallel organisations concurrently. Do ghar me ek sath nahi reh sakte (you can not keep in two houses on the similar time),” Kapil stated.
The 72’s league commissioner Amrit Mathur admitted the collection of franchises could be crucial. “We’ve learnt from all of the completely different leagues within the nation and perceive that every sport has its personal distinctive dynamics and we have to respect that. The primary goal is to get the fitting homeowners who perceive this isn’t a get-rich fast cash scheme however a long-term dedication,” he stated.
Printed on Dec 11, 2025