Golf

In a landmark event at The Oberoi, New Delhi, the Indian Golf Professional League (IGPL) announced its inaugural squads, signaling a transformative phase for Indian golf. Cricket legend Yuvraj Singh and IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy presented the line-ups, blending established professionals with rising talent. The league’s innovative team-based structure aims to redefine golf’s traditional individual-centric model, boosting competitiveness, viewership, and grassroots engagement.

Aditi Ashok emerged as the top-performing Indian after the first round of the Aramco Championships in Las Vegas, securing a tied-58th position. Her compatriots—Avani Prashanth, Diksha Dagar, and Pranavi Urs—faced a challenging day, finishing T-71 and T-90, respectively. With the projected cut set at 2-over par, Ashok hovers near qualification, while the others risk early elimination. The initial round underscores both the high competitive intensity of the tournament and the critical importance of strong starts in major golfing events, setting the stage for a decisive second round.

India’s most decorated Asian Tour golfer, Gaganjeet Bhullar, will headline the country’s challenge at the 2026 International Series Japan, scheduled from April 2 to April 5 at the Caledonian Golf Club in Chiba. Bhullar arrives in strong form after a dominant run on the Indian Golf Premier League Tour, where he secured multiple victories across 2025 and early 2026. He will be joined by a mix of emerging talents and veteran champions, including Karandeep Kochhar, Jeev Milkha Singh, SSP Chawrasia and Jyoti Randhawa.

Spain’s Eugenio Chacarra is in prime position to defend his Hero Indian Open crown, holding a commanding four-stroke lead heading into the final round at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram. A composed third-round 70 brings his three-day total to 10-under 206, highlighting both his technical skill and strategic acumen on one of the DP World Tour’s most challenging courses.