Rohit Baisoya Leads Round One at Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026 in Patna
Synopsis
Rohit Baisoya of Delhi shines in the first round of the Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026, leading with an impressive seven-under 65. This event, part of the PGTI NexGen season, showcases rising talents in Indian golf, with significant participation and increased prize money.
Key Takeaways
Rohit Baisoya leads with seven-under 65.
Event is part of the 2026 PGTI NexGen season .
Increased prize purse to INR 25 lakh .
Focus on expanding golf in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities .
The next NexGen event will be held at Lucknow Golf Club .
Patna, March 24 (NationPress) Rohit Baisoya from Delhi displayed an impressive performance, recording a remarkable seven-under 65 to seize the lead in Round One of the INR 25 lakh Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026 at the Patna Golf Club on Tuesday. This marks the fourth event of the 2026 DP World PGTI NexGen season. Both Bipin Mukhiya and Manoviraj Shekhawat secured the second position with scores of 68.
Vinay Kumar Yadav, who secured a victory in the NexGen last week, achieved a spectacular hole-in-one on the first hole during his round of 72, placing him tied ninth. Md Nawab stood out among local professionals with a score of 70, earning him a tie for fourth.
The Patna Golf Club features a par-72 nine-hole course, where players complete a round by playing each hole twice.
Baisoya's front nine included four birdies and two bogeys. His back nine was outstanding, featuring an eagle and three additional birdies. Notably, Rohit made an eagle on the 13th by chipping in from the bunker and followed up with two impressive up-and-downs from the greenside bunkers, resulting in birdies on the 12th and 14th.
“I capitalized on all four Par-5s, scoring an eagle and three birdies. Hitting numerous fairways was crucial on this course. The sequence from the 12th to the 14th was exceptional; I executed three remarkable bunker shots to navigate through difficulties and secured an eagle and two birdies,” he stated.
The NexGen Tour was initiated by the PGTI last year to ensure equitable playing opportunities for all professional golfers in India and to enhance the competitive standard of Indian golf. Additionally, the NexGen aims to promote professional golf in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India, thereby broadening the sport's reach throughout the nation.
The 2026 NexGen season commenced with the inaugural event at the Aravalli Golf Club in Faridabad, where Abhishek Kumar made headlines with a tournament-low score, a bogey-free eight-under 64 in the final round, securing a remarkable comeback victory among 72 participants.
The subsequent event, the NexGen Phillaur Open 2026, took place from March 3–5 at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur. Lucknow-based Armyman Rajesh Kumar Gautam (70-67-70) triumphed over Pankaj Maandiya (68-70-69) and Aditya Raj Singh Chahal (69-69-69) in a thrilling playoff that extended to three extra holes, with all three finishing the regulation 54 holes at six-under 207. The next NexGen competition unfolded at Lucknow Golf Club from March 10–12.
This season has seen an increase in the prize purse for each NexGen event, rising from INR 20 lakh to INR 25 lakh.
Point of View
Showcasing the emerging talent in Indian golf. Rohit Baisoya's exceptional performance not only reinforces his skills but also highlights the growing competitiveness of the sport in India, particularly as it expands into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026?
Rohit Baisoya is currently leading with a score of seven-under 65.
What is the prize purse for the NexGen events this season?
The prize purse for each NexGen event has increased to INR 25 lakh.
Where is the Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship being held?
The championship is being held at the Patna Golf Club in Patna.
How does the NexGen Tour support Indian golf?
The NexGen Tour aims to provide equal opportunities for golfers and enhance the competitive standard of the sport in India.
What notable achievement did Vinay Kumar Yadav accomplish?
Vinay Kumar Yadav made a hole-in-one on the first hole during his round of 72.
