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Nava Raipur Gears Up for Inaugural Pro Golf Championship
7 Sep
Summary
- Nava Raipur will host the inaugural Pro Golf Tour of India event in September 2026.
- The tournament boasts a substantial prize purse of Rs 1 crore.
- Former cricket captain Kapil Dev will attend the tournament launch.
The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is set to introduce the Nava Raipur Open 2026, scheduled to take place in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh, from September 15 to 18, 2026. This inaugural event offers a significant prize purse of Rs 1 crore. A field of 132 professional golfers, comprising 18 international players, will compete over four rounds. The tournament receives support from the Chhattisgarh government.
Key Indian golfers such as Saptak Talwar, Honey Baisoya, and Rashid Khan are expected to participate. This event marks the second PGTI tournament in Nava Raipur this year, underscoring the city's increasing significance on the professional golf circuit. Kapil Dev, president of DP World PGTI, will attend the tournament's launch on September 13, coinciding with a Pro-Am event. The Chhattisgarh government intends to leverage this event to showcase Nava Raipur's sports facilities, hospitality, and tourism potential, while simultaneously fostering the growth of golf within the state.
