PGTI launches 72 The League, India’s first national professional Golf league
PGTI has launched ‘72 The League,’ India’s first exclusive national professional golf league, featuring city-based franchises, top PGTI golfers and a January 2026 player auction. The inaugural season begins on February 21, 2026, across premier Delhi NCR golf venues.
Hyderabad: Indian golf is set to witness a transformational landmark as the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) today announced the launch of ‘72 The League’, the country’s first Exclusive National Professional Golf League.
The league has been launched in partnership with Game of Life Sports (GOLS).
72 The League is India’s exclusive professional golf league and is backed by industry veterans, passionate sports lovers and seasoned investors. Legendary golfing personalities will also mentor teams, adding credibility and depth to the league.
The inaugural edition of the league will feature city-based franchises, each comprising 10 professional players, selected through a transparent player auction scheduled for January 2026. Leading golfers from the PGTI circuit will participate, creating one of the largest competitive platforms Indian golf has ever seen.
The league will tee off on 21st February 2026, with the finals scheduled on 6th March 2026. The inaugural season will take place across three of the Delhi NCR’s most prestigious golf venues – Classic Golf & Country Club, Jaypee Greens and Qutab Golf Course.
72 The League also brings in some of India’s most accomplished professionals and administrators to oversee the conduct of the league. Veteran sports administrator Amrit Mathur will be the Commissioner of 72 The League. The league will also benefit from the rich experience of Amitabh Kant, PGTI’s Board Member and acclaimed sports professional Joy Bhattacharjya, Senior Advisor – Strategy and Expansion of GOLS who will also be a part of the initiative.
Speaking on the launch of the league, Kapil Dev, President, PGTI said, “With the launch of 72 The League, PGTI is turning over a new leaf for the growth of golf in India. For the first time, we have a structured, team-based national league sanctioned by PGTI that creates new opportunities for players. This is as exciting for all of us as it is for the players, who are set to experience a thrilling new format. We would also like to welcome Game of Life Sports as our partners for this initiative and firmly believe that 72 The League is a powerful step forward for Indian golf.”
Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI said, “Over the past several years, PGTI has been the driving force behind the evolution of professional golf in India, as seen by the significant increase in the number of tournaments, participation and prize money on the tour. This launch of 72 The League marks the next important chapter in the golf landscape in India, which I am sure will give a major fillip to the sport.”
