Big guns line up for high-stakes Stars Golf League
The landmark league, scheduled at the Els Club Dubai from March 25–28, 2026, promises to be a spectacle where Indian sporting greatness meets the best in world golf
Hyderabad: India’s sporting icons and golf champions will take centre stage in Dubai for the inaugural Stars Golf League (SGL), a high-stakes global team-format tournament that unites legendary professionals, leading women golfers, and global celebrities under the desert sun.
The landmark league, scheduled at the Els Club Dubai from March 25–28, 2026, promises to be a spectacle where Indian sporting greatness meets the best in world golf.
The SGL features a standout contingent from India, led by Jeev Milkha Singh—India’s most successful golfer, boasting 20 professional victories across the DP World, Asian, and Japan Tours—as well as women’s trailblazers Diksha Dagar, the Ladies European Tour winner celebrated for overcoming hearing loss, and rising star Tvesa Malik.
Adding cricketing firepower are legends Kapil Dev, 1983 World Cup-winning captain and PGTI Chairman, and Yuvraj Singh, the 2011 World Cup hero now tackling golf with trademark intensity.
Bollywood and sports fans alike can expect a star-studded showdown, as these homegrown heroes compete alongside global names like AB de Villiers, Ryan Giggs, Alan Shearer, and Ruud Gullit.
The salient features are six elite franchises in team battle, featuring 24 legendary golfers, six women professionals, and six celebrities, $1 Million in professional prize pool, with substantial rewards for team owners who stand to earn $300,000, $200,000, and $100,000 for first, second, and third place, respectively, nine of the top ten Legends Tour Order of Merit players ensure world-class competition and sporting drama.
Four days of sporting extravaganza, including Pro-Am contests, lifestyle events, exclusive clinics, and a riveting gala launch.
“Having competed at the highest level of sport, I know the power of bringing world-class talent together on one stage,” said Mahesh Bhupathi, SGL co-founder and 12-time Grand Slam champion in tennis.
“The Stars Golf League does exactly that, uniting legends, champions, and icons in a way golf has never seen before. I believe fans will experience the same thrill and passion that we as athletes live for,” he said.
Hemali Sharma, SGL co-founder, said: “The Stars Golf League is not just another tournament; it is a celebration of sport at its highest level. By bringing together legendary golfers, leading women professionals, and global icons on one stage, we are creating a platform that is both competitive and unforgettable.
Abbas Muni, co-founder and CEO, said: “The Stars Golf League is built on a simple vision, to create a global sporting experience that blends competition, camaraderie, and star power. I’ve always believed in building platforms that go beyond boundaries, and with SGL, we aim to make golf more inclusive, inspiring, and unforgettable for fans in the UAE, Middle East, and around the world.”
The Star-Studded line-up includes golfing greats Paul Lawrie, Michael Campbell, Ian Woosnam, Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjørn, Scott Hend, Jeev Milkha Singh, India’s most successful golfer, with 20 professional victories across the DP World, Asian & Japan Tours.
The women’s line-up features Diksha Dagar – LET winner from India, who overcame hearing impairment, Tvesa Malik – Rising star on Ladies European Tour, Florentyna Parker (GER) – English pro with 3 LET victories, Alexandra Swayne (USA) – LET talent, 2015 Drive, Chip & Putt National Champion.
