Golf: Upcoming PGTI NexGen Event Set to Kick Off in Phillaur on March 25
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Synopsis
The third PGTI NexGen event, the Phillaur Open, will occur from March 25-27 at Ranjitgarh Golf Club, marking the return of professional golf to Phillaur after 14 years. A Pro-Am event is scheduled for March 23, featuring a prize purse of Rs 20 lakh and a competitive field of 90 professionals, including local players.
Key Takeaways
- Event: Phillaur Open
- Date: March 25-27
- Location: Ranjitgarh Golf Club
- Prize Purse: Rs 20 lakh
- Pro-Am Event: March 23
Jalandhar, March 22 (NationPress) The upcoming third event of the 2025 Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) NexGen season, known as the Phillaur Open, is scheduled to take place from March 25 to 27 at the Ranjitgarh Golf Club in Phillaur. A Pro-Am event is set for March 23.
This tournament boasts a prize purse of Rs 20 lakh and signifies the return of professional golf and the PGTI to Phillaur after a span of 14 years. The competition will unfold over three rounds (54 holes), with a cut made after two rounds (36 holes). The top-36 players and ties will qualify for the final round.
A total of 90 professionals will compete, including local talents Amit Kumar and Swatanter Kumar, both from Phillaur.
The first two events of the PGTI NexGen season, held in Gurugram and Kapurthala over the past two weeks, saw victories by Rajesh Kumar Gautam from Lucknow and Brijesh Kumar from Panchkula, who are now tied at the top of the 2025 PGTI NexGen Order of Merit.
The winner of this year’s NexGen Order of Merit will receive an exemption for the main tour (PGTI) in the 2026 season.
Amandeep Johl, CEO of PGTI, expressed, “We’re thrilled to be returning to Phillaur, a significant golfing hub in Punjab, after a long hiatus of 14 years. We extend our gratitude to Mr. R S Gill and the Ranjitgarh Golf Club for their support in our mission to revive professional golf in Phillaur. Punjab has consistently produced elite golfers, both men and women, amateurs and professionals. Bringing PGTI to Punjab ensures the continuous nurturing of top golfing talent.”
“The initial two PGTI NexGen events have delivered exciting competitions, and we eagerly anticipate another week filled with high-caliber golf here in Phillaur as the battle for supremacy in the NexGen Order of Merit intensifies.”
