Kapil Dev, PGTI president with Gautam Adani, chairman and founder, Adani Group, in Ahmedabad.
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Adani Group, one of the leading business conglomerates of the country, has joined the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) with the announcement of hosting an invitational tournament, apart from setting up a golf academy.
The Rs. 1.5 crore Adani invitational championship will be played at the Jaypee Greens golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida from April 1 to 4.
Adani Group will also set up a golf training academy in collaboration with the PGTI at the Belvedere Golf and Country Club in Ahmedabad.
“Our goal is to cultivate global golf champions in the country. We are committed to enhancing accessibility to golf, promoting greater participation and offering world class training and playing opportunities,” said Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Limited.
“The backing of Adani Group will help the PGTI produce more champion golfers from India who will make the country proud on the international stage. I expect to see golf fans in big numbers following their favourite players on the course during the tournament,” said PGTI president Kapil Dev.
“With a top-notch field vying for the title, one can expect a spectacular week of golfing action,” said Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI.
A pre-tournament event will be held on March 29 at the Belvedere Golf and Country Club in Ahmedabad. Five leading professionals will conduct a golf clinic to introduce the sport to 50 children from the Adani International School.
Published – March 19, 2025 06:15 pm IST
