PGTI President Kapil Dev Praises Tata Sons Chairman for Backing Golfers
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Synopsis
On April 22, Kapil Dev, the PGTI President and former Indian cricket captain, acknowledged Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran's ongoing support for Indian professional golf during a meeting at Bombay House in Mumbai.
Key Takeaways
- Kapil Dev expresses gratitude to Tata Sons.
- Tata Steel has been a title sponsor for five years.
- PGTI promotes professional golf in India.
- PGTI has over 300 members.
- PGTI became an 'Open Tour' in 2018.
Mumbai, April 22 (NationPress) Kapil Dev, the former captain of the Indian cricket team and the current President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), held a meeting with senior officials from Tata Sons, including Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, on Tuesday to express gratitude for the ongoing support extended to Indian professional golf.
During this meeting at Bombay House, the headquarters of Tata Sons in Mumbai, Kapil and other senior PGTI officials conveyed their heartfelt thanks for the company’s assistance.
Tata Steel has been a title sponsor of PGTI for the past five years. Since taking on the role of PGTI President, Kapil Dev has made it a point to personally thank the Chairman of Tata Sons for their invaluable support to professional golfers in India.
Established in September 2006, the Tata Steel Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) serves as the governing body for professional golf in the country.
With more than 300 members currently, PGTI boasts a Governing Board that includes prominent Indian golf professionals, notable figures, and corporate patrons. The organization’s mission is to foster professional golf in India and to enhance competitive playing opportunities for its members.
PGTI is recognized as a ‘body by the players for the players’ and functions similarly to many international professional tours.
In 2018, PGTI transitioned to an 'Open Tour', eliminating restrictions on the number of foreign participants allowed in PGTI events.
The 2025 season marks the 18th edition of the Professional Golf Tour of India, which has been the primary professional golf circuit in India since its inception in 2006.
