Bengaluru Open 2026: PGTI golf tees off at KGA from September 22
Synopsis
The Bengaluru Open 2026 brings together 132 golfers and a ₹1 crore prize at KGA from September 22, with PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar and Asian Games-bound Veer Ahlawat headlining a field that doubles as a final tune-up before India's continental golf campaign.
Key Takeaways
The Bengaluru Open 2026 , powered by IndianOil , runs from 22 to 25 September 2026 at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) .
The tournament carries a prize purse of ₹1 crore and features 132 golfers — 131 professionals and one amateur .
DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar heads the Indian contingent.
Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat will represent India at the Asian Games in Japan the following week.
Several Bengaluru-based professionals, including Khalin Joshi and Chikkarangappa S , feature in the home-city field.
The international field includes players from Sri Lanka , Thailand , Japan , USA , Ireland , Canada , and Uganda , among others.
The Bengaluru Open 2026, part of the DP World PGTI calendar, is set to begin at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) in Bengaluru from 22 September to 25 September 2026. The four-day tournament carries a prize purse of ₹1 crore and is powered by IndianOil.
Field and Key Contenders
A total of 132 golfers — comprising 131 professionals and one amateur — will compete at the KGA. Heading the Indian contingent is DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, alongside Honey Baisoya, Veer Ahlawat, Akshay Sharma, Rashid Khan, and Khalin Joshi, among others.
Notably, both Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat will head to the Asian Games in Japan the following week, representing India on the continental stage. They are joined in that national squad by last year's DP World PGTI Order of Merit champion Yuvraj Sandhu, who is not competing at the Bengaluru Open.
Local Talent on Show
The tournament offers a homecoming of sorts for several Bengaluru-based professionals. Khalin Joshi, a local favourite, features alongside Chikkarangappa S, Akshay Neranjen, Manoj S, Mari Muthu R, and Varun Muthappa. The sole amateur in the field is Tanish R Gowda, also from Bengaluru.
International Representation
The field draws players from across the globe. Sri Lanka's N Thangaraja and Mithun Perera, Thailand's Tanapat Pichaikool, Czech Republic's Stepan Danek, Nepal's Subash Tamang, Bangladesh's Md Akbar Hossain, Uganda's Joshua Seale, Japan's Koichiro Ishika and Taiga Tanaka, Americans Koichiro Sato and Dominic Piccirillo, South Africa's Gerhardus Jacobus Pepler, Ireland's Declan Kenny, and Canada's Sukhraj Singh Gill are among the prominent international names.
What the Organisers Said
Amandeep Johl, CEO of DP World PGTI, said the tournament had 'established itself as an important event on the DP World PGTI calendar, providing a strong platform for our professionals to compete at one of the country's finest golf courses.' Johl expressed gratitude to IndianOil for its 'continued support and longstanding commitment to the growth of professional golf in India,' adding that organisers were 'confident the Bengaluru Open 2026 will once again showcase the depth of talent on the DP World PGTI.'
With the Order of Merit race intensifying and Asian Games berths freshly confirmed for two of the top competitors, the Bengaluru Open 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment in the Indian professional golf season.
Point of View
Talwar and Ahlawat, head straight to the Asian Games the following week, making KGA a high-stakes dress rehearsal. The ₹1 crore purse is modest by global standards, but the Order of Merit implications give every round added weight. What is underreported is how consistently the PGTI's Bengaluru leg has served as a talent incubator — several past champions here have gone on to earn international cards. Whether that pipeline continues to deliver will matter far beyond a single leaderboard.
NationPress
21 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Bengaluru Open 2026 being held?
The Bengaluru Open 2026 is being held at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) in Bengaluru from 22 to 25 September 2026. The four-day event is part of the DP World PGTI calendar and is powered by IndianOil.
What is the prize money for the Bengaluru Open 2026?
The Bengaluru Open 2026 carries a total prize purse of ₹1 crore. The event features 132 golfers competing for the full purse across four rounds at KGA.
Who are the top Indian golfers playing at the Bengaluru Open 2026?
The leading Indian names include DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, Honey Baisoya, Veer Ahlawat, Akshay Sharma, Rashid Khan, and Khalin Joshi. Local Bengaluru professionals Chikkarangappa S, Akshay Neranjen, and Varun Muthappa are also in the field.
Which Indian golfers are heading to the Asian Games after the Bengaluru Open?
Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat will represent India at the Asian Games in Japan the week after the Bengaluru Open. They are joined in India's Asian Games squad by last year's PGTI Order of Merit champion Yuvraj Sandhu, who is not competing in Bengaluru.
Are there international golfers competing at the Bengaluru Open 2026?
Yes, the field includes prominent international players from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Czech Republic, Nepal, Bangladesh, Uganda, Japan, the United States, South Africa, Ireland, and Canada. Notable names include Thailand's Tanapat Pichaikool, Japan's Koichiro Ishika, and Ireland's Declan Kenny.
