Indian Golf Premier League Swings into Exciting Second Event
Top Indian golfers including Bhullar, Kapur, and Kochhar headline the second Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Invitational in Greater Noida. With 54 players, the tournament includes seasoned professionals and promising amateurs across genders, highlighting the future of Indian golf. Participants aim for the Rs 22.50 lakhs prize from a Rs 1.5 crore pool.
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In a showcase of India's golfing expertise, the second Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Invitational unfolds at the Jaypee Greens, featuring stars like three-time Asian Tour champion Shiv Kapur, young talent Karandeep Kochhar, and the recent winner Gaganjeet Bhullar. With eyes on back-to-back victories, Bhullar is poised to elevate the IGPL Tour's stature.
The event gathers 54 players, comprising 36 men, 12 women professionals, and six amateurs. Among the noteworthy participants is Simi Mehra, a seasoned competitor formerly of the LPGA. Kapur, with a legacy of an Asian Games gold from 2002, expressed enthusiasm for the IGPL's role in nurturing future talents, citing young players like Veer Ganapathy and Kartik Singh.
New stars, fresh from stellar performances in Chandigarh, return to the greens, alongside top women's pros Amandeep Drall and Sneha Singh. This week's hopefuls also include renowned names such as Jasmine Shekar and Heena Kang, with IGPL leadership, represented by CEO Uttam Singh Mundy, celebrating the league's promising impact on Indian golf's growth across regions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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