Kolar Open 2025: Second edition tees off at ZION Hills from August 18
Synopsis
The second edition of the Kolar Open brings a ₹1 crore prize purse, a multi-continental field, and defending champion Kshitij Naveed Kaul to ZION Hills Golf County in Karnataka — with PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar among those with the most to gain over four days of competition.
Key Takeaways
The second Kolar Open runs from 18 to 21 August at ZION Hills Golf County , Kolar, Karnataka .
Total prize purse is ₹1 crore , sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) .
Defending champion Kshitij Naveed Kaul and PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar headline the Indian field.
International competitors represent Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Czechia, USA, Japan, Uganda, and Canada .
The 18-hole championship course was designed by architect Ronald Fream and features granite terrain, boulders, and lakes.
The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, has announced the second edition of the Kolar Open, set to be played at ZION Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka, from 18 to 21 August. The tournament carries a total prize purse of ₹1 crore, drawing a strong field of Indian and international professionals.
Top Indian Names in the Field
The domestic contingent features some of the country's most prominent touring professionals. PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar headlines the Indian challenge, joined by Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, Shaurya Bhattacharya, and Shubham Jaglan. Defending champion Kshitij Naveed Kaul will also be in contention as he looks to retain the title he claimed in the inaugural edition.
Leading Bengaluru-based professionals including Manoj S, Chikkarangappa S, Rahil Gangjee, Mari Muthu R, Akshay Neranjen, and Varun Muthappa add further depth to the home contingent.
International Representation Across Continents
The Kolar Open's international field reflects the growing global footprint of the PGTI circuit. Competitors from Sri Lanka (N. Thangaraja and Mithun Perera), Bangladesh (Jamal Hossain and Badal Hossain), Nepal (Subash Tamang), Czechia (Stepan Danek), the United States (Koichiro Sato and Dominic Piccirillo), Japan (Koichiro Ishika and Taiga Tanaka), Uganda (Joshua Seale and Marvin Kibirige), and Canada (Sukhraj Singh Gill) will all compete.
What the PGTI Said
Amandeep Johl, CEO of DP World PGTI, underscored the tournament's role in expanding professional golf's footprint. 'The Kolar Open presented by ZION Hills Golf County is an important part of DP World PGTI's endeavour to take professional golf to newer venues across the country,' he said. 'The success of last year's inaugural Kolar Open demonstrated the tremendous potential of the ZION Hills Golf County as a leading championship venue. We look forward to making the second edition another memorable chapter in the tournament's journey.'
About the ZION Hills Golf County Course
The venue's championship-level 18-hole course was designed by renowned golf course architect Ronald Fream. The layout weaves through expansive granite shelves, rocky terrain, and water features across rolling greens — a design that tests elite professionals while remaining accessible to developing players. This is the second consecutive year the venue hosts a PGTI event, reinforcing its standing as a serious championship destination in southern India.
With the PGTI Order of Merit race entering a critical phase, the Kolar Open carries added significance for professionals seeking crucial ranking points ahead of the season's closing stretch.
Point of View
And back-to-back editions at ZION Hills suggest the venue is earning its place on the calendar rather than merely renting it. The real story, however, is the Order of Merit race: with Saptak Talwar leading and Veer Ahlawat and others in the field, four days in Karnataka could meaningfully reshape the season standings. Whether the ₹1 crore purse is large enough to attract the very top international names remains a question the PGTI will eventually need to answer as it scales.
NationPress
17 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Kolar Open 2025 being held?
The second edition of the Kolar Open is being held from 18 to 21 August 2025 at ZION Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka. The event is sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI).
What is the prize money for the Kolar Open 2025?
The total prize purse for the Kolar Open 2025 is ₹1 crore, to be distributed among the competing professionals based on their finishing positions.
Who is the defending champion at the Kolar Open?
Kshitij Naveed Kaul is the defending champion, having won the inaugural edition of the Kolar Open. He is among the leading Indian professionals competing in the second edition.
Which top Indian golfers are playing in the Kolar Open 2025?
PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar headlines the Indian contingent, alongside Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, Shaurya Bhattacharya, Shubham Jaglan, and several Bengaluru-based professionals including Chikkarangappa S and Rahil Gangjee.
What makes ZION Hills Golf County a notable venue?
ZION Hills Golf County features an 18-hole championship course designed by renowned architect Ronald Fream, incorporating granite terrain, rocky boulders, and lakes. The venue hosted its first PGTI event in 2024, and the success of that inaugural edition led to a second consecutive hosting of the Kolar Open.
