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IGPL’s format and squads announced

IGPL’s format and squads announced

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The AM Green India Golf Premier League (IGPL) today announced the complete squads for all ten of its franchises in New Delhi. The finalisation of the ten squads marks a defining moment in IGPL’s journey for professional golfers from across the globe as they join their respective teams for the season. The teams were announced at a glittering function at The Oberoi, New Delhi, by cricket legend Yuvraj Singh and the CEO of the IGPL, Uttam Singh Mundy. As Mundy highlighted the need to promote golf to boost both player development and tourism in India, Yuvraj hailed the team component in a sport that has traditionally been an individual game. Amidst the announcements, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism, Government of India, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the IGPL for its landmark commitment to mobilise US$2 billion in investment towards the development of world-class golf tourism destinations across India. The Minister described the commitment as a watershed moment for Indian sports tourism and a resounding endorsement of India’s emergence as a high-value global …

AM Green named title sponsor of Indian Golf Premier League, IGPL rebranded for 2026

AM Green named title sponsor of Indian Golf Premier League, IGPL rebranded for 2026

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The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), the world’s first franchise-based professional golf league, has announced AM Green as its marquee title sponsor, rebranding the tournament as the AM Green Indian Golf Premier League. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to sustainability and positions the league as a benchmark for eco-friendly sporting events. Headquartered in Hyderabad, AM Green is a leading global energy transition and green solutions platform, co-founded by Anil Chalamalasetty and Mahesh Kolli, also founders of Greenko, one of India’s largest renewable energy companies. AM Green is advancing large-scale production of green hydrogen, biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel, and other green molecules to drive industrial decarbonization globally. The IGPL features ten city franchises across Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Goa, Bengaluru, Punjab, and Gurugram, with professional golfers mentored by legends including Jeev Milkha Singh, Jyoti Randhawa, SSP Chawrasia, Gaganjeet Bhullar, Gaurav Ghei, and Shiv Kapur. The league also supports women’s and grassroots golf, in collaboration with the Indian Golf Union, PGAI, and WGAI, and offers a pathway to international competition through LIV Golf’s International …

IGPL secures 0 million in franchise commitments across 10 cities

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 …