Will Pranavi Urs Shine Alongside Jeev Milkha Singh at the Final IGPL Tour Event in Colombo?
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Key Takeaways
- Pranavi Urs is a history-maker in Indian golf.
- The IGPL Tour concludes with a spectacular finale in Colombo.
- The tournament features top golfers from India and Sri Lanka.
- Significant achievements have been made during this inaugural season.
- The spirit of inclusivity is a hallmark of the IGPL.
Colombo, Dec 22 (NationPress) History-maker and winner of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Mumbai tour-amateur title, Pranavi Urs, is ready to join golfing icon Jeev Milkha Singh at the much-anticipated final leg of the IGPL Tour in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This tournament is bound to be a spectacular end to a groundbreaking inaugural season that has showcased extraordinary performances and historic milestones.
Making his debut in the field is former Asian Tour No. 1 Jyoti Randhawa, who, along with Jeev, also competes in the European Legends Tour.
With a remarkable lineup prepared for this grand finale, golf fans can look forward to elite competition as the tour reaches its thrilling climax on the global stage.
Gaganjeet Bhullar has showcased his talent by winning the first two events at Chandigarh and Jaypee Greens, setting a high benchmark for the tour.
Veteran player SSP Chawrasia, a six-time Asian Tour champion, has been a reliable presence all season, contributing his championship experience and international expertise to each event.
Recently, Bhullar also secured third place at the IGPL Invitational Ahmedabad after balancing his commitments on the International Series, Asian Tour, and family.
Leading the Order of Merit is Aman Raj, who has been the standout player this season, achieving victories in both Jaipur and Kolkata with impressive golf. The 30-year-old has delivered remarkable rounds of 9-under 61 three times in just four rounds, showcasing consistency and excellence that have propelled him to the top of the rankings. With over Rs. 60 lakh in earnings, Aman heads a competitive field that includes Pukhraj Singh Gill, who celebrated his first professional title with a record nine-shot win at Jamshedpur, and Kapil Kumar, the Pune champion.
The Colombo finale will be vital as players compete for the prestigious Order of Merit title and the accompanying rewards, including entry into the International Series India and Asian Tour Qualifying.
A historic moment of the season occurred at Mumbai's Bombay Presidency Golf Club when Pranavi Urs made headlines by becoming the first Indian woman to triumph in a professional tournament against men. In her IGPL debut, she delivered an outstanding bogey-free 8-under 60 in the final round to overcome a two-shot deficit and win against her boyfriend, Karandeep Kochhar, by two strokes. Her victory received widespread recognition, with IOA President PT Usha commending her achievement as evidence that "champions transcend gender."
Ridhima Dilawari, another skilled female professional, will also participate in Colombo alongside a diverse group of 47 professionals and 13 amateurs from India and Sri Lanka, ensuring the tour concludes with the same inclusive spirit that has characterized its inaugural season.