Digboi Masters 2026: ₹1 crore PGTI season-opener tees off at historic Digboi Golf Links
Synopsis
India's longest-running domestic professional golf tournament is back — and it's opening a brand new PGTI season. The ₹1 crore Digboi Masters tees off in Assam from 17 November with five top-10 Order of Merit players in the field, bringing elite golf to Northeast India for the 26th time.
Key Takeaways
The Digboi Masters 2026 will be held at Digboi Golf Links, Assam , from 17 to 20 November 2026 .
The tournament carries a prize purse of ₹1 crore and serves as the opening event of the PGTI 2026–27 season .
Five of the top 10 finishers on the 2026 PGTI Order of Merit are in the field, including Honey Baisoya , Om Prakash Chouhan , Akshay Sharma , Rashid Khan , and Jamal Hossain .
Hosted by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Assam Oil Division , the tournament completed its 25th edition in 2025 , making it India's longest-running domestic pro golf event.
The tournament week begins with a Pro-Am on 15 November and a practice round on 16 November .
The Digboi Masters, carrying a prize purse of ₹1 crore, returns to the Digboi Golf Links in Assam from 17 to 20 November 2026, marking the official opening of the PGTI 2026–27 season. Five of the top 10 finishers on the 2026 PGTI Order of Merit are confirmed in the field, making this edition among the most competitive in recent memory.
A Field Stacked with Order of Merit Talent
The entry list features Honey Baisoya (4th on the 2026 Order of Merit), Om Prakash Chouhan (5th), Akshay Sharma (6th), Rashid Khan (7th), and Bangladesh's Jamal Hossain (10th). Seasoned professionals Manu Gandas and Chikkarangappa will also feature, alongside a mix of overseas competitors and Digboi-based professionals.
India's Longest-Running Domestic Pro Golf Tournament
Hosted by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil), Assam Oil Division, the Digboi Masters completed its 25th edition in 2025, cementing its status as the longest-running tournament on India's domestic professional golf circuit. The enduring association between IndianOil and Indian professional golf has provided consistent opportunities for homegrown players on the PGTI Tour.
Tournament Schedule and Build-Up
The championship week kicks off with a Pro-Am on 15 November, followed by an official practice round on 16 November. A press conference is also scheduled for 16 November to preview the professional competition. The four rounds of competitive play run from 17 to 20 November 2026.
What the PGTI Chief Said
Amandeep Johl, CEO of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), expressed enthusiasm ahead of the event. 'We look forward to beginning the new PGTI season in Digboi and building on a partnership that has created valuable opportunities for our players,' Johl said. 'With several leading Order of Merit players in the field, golf enthusiasts in Assam can look forward to watching high-quality golf and seeing these professionals showcase their skills,' he added.
Why This Edition Stands Out
The Digboi Masters is a rare domestic professional golf event held in Northeast India, giving regional audiences direct access to elite-level competition. This comes amid a broader push to expand golf's footprint beyond traditional strongholds such as Delhi and Bengaluru. With the PGTI season opener drawing top-ranked players to Assam, the tournament is expected to generate significant local interest and media attention through the week.
Point of View
Rooted in a small Assam town, and still pulling the best domestic golfers in the country. Its longevity owes much to consistent corporate backing from IndianOil, a model that the broader Indian golf ecosystem would do well to study. The real story here is geography: hosting a ₹1 crore professional event in Northeast India is not routine, and the PGTI's decision to open its new season in Digboi rather than a metro venue signals an intent to grow the sport's regional footprint. Whether that intent translates into lasting infrastructure and grassroots development in Assam remains the more important question.
NationPress
14 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Digboi Masters 2026 being held?
The Digboi Masters 2026 will be played at the Digboi Golf Links in Assam from 17 to 20 November 2026. The Pro-Am is scheduled for 15 November, with an official practice round on 16 November.
What is the prize money for the Digboi Masters 2026?
The tournament carries a total prize purse of ₹1 crore, making it a significant event on the PGTI domestic professional circuit.
Which top players are competing at the Digboi Masters 2026?
Five of the top 10 finishers on the 2026 PGTI Order of Merit are in the field: Honey Baisoya (4th), Om Prakash Chouhan (5th), Akshay Sharma (6th), Rashid Khan (7th), and Bangladesh's Jamal Hossain (10th). Manu Gandas and Chikkarangappa will also compete.
Why is the Digboi Masters considered a historic tournament?
Having completed its 25th edition in 2025, the Digboi Masters is the longest-running tournament on India's domestic professional golf circuit. It has been hosted by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Assam Oil Division, throughout its history, sustaining a rare and enduring corporate partnership in Indian golf.
What is the significance of the Digboi Masters for the PGTI season?
The Digboi Masters serves as the official opening event of the PGTI 2026–27 season. Its location in Northeast India also makes it one of the few elite professional golf events held in the region, expanding the sport's reach beyond traditional metropolitan centres.
