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IGPL secures $100 million in franchise commitments across 10 cities

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The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) on Monday announced a landmark $100 million capital commitment from ten franchise partners across India, marking the largest private investment in Indian golf history. Each franchise has committed approximately $10 million over ten years, signalling a long-term strategic bet on professionalizing and democratizing golf across India and beyond. The franchise rights have been awarded to leading business entities across Hyderabad (Phoenix), Mumbai (Atri), Kolkata (Flyingman Academy), Delhi (RVR Infra), Chennai (Vimtra Ventures), Visakhapatnam (Green Fuels), Goa (Auro Realty), Bengaluru (GolfKonnekt), Punjab (Krishna Auto) and Gurugram (Honer Homes Consortium). The ten-city format ensures pan-India representation and brings professional golf to key metropolitan and emerging markets. Beyond the league operations, franchise partners have committed to a collective $250 million infrastructure investment to build accessible golf facilities, including compact 8–10-acre courses in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and villages, fundamentally expanding the sport’s reach beyond traditional elite circles. The IGPL will launch with an aggressive global expansion strategy, establishing a presence across three continents India, Africa, and the Middle East in …

Shubhankar, Gaganjeet inch closer to Paris Olympics debut

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Top Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar are set to make their Olympic debut in Paris 2024. Shubhankar and Gaganjeet are ranked 47 and 52, respectively, on the Olympic Golf Rankings (OGR) as of April 29 and are expected to be among the 60 professionals teeing off on August 1 at the Le Golf National. Both golfers are supported by the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Talking about his preparation, Shubhankar said, “I am happy with myself and where I stand today. It’s work in the right direction. More than the challenges now, it’s just about getting that week right. I am very positive.” The financial assistance extended to Shubhankar under TOPS will cover the cost of competing in nine DP World Tour events apart from two Major championships – the United States Open and British Open – besides coach fees, engaging physiotherapist and dietician services, airfare, board and lodging and out-of-pocket allowance. Shubhankar has immense respect for Gaganjeet Bhullar, his senior on the professional circuit. …