PGTI To Launch Nava Raipur Open With Rs 1 Crore Prize Purse On Sep 13
The inaugural Nava Raipur Open is being supported by the Government of Chhattisgarh. PGTI chief Kapil Dev will be present at launch of the event on Sunday.
The tournament will feature a strong field of 132 professional golfers competing for a prize purse of ₹1 crore. Leading Indian professionals, including Saptak Talwar, Honey Baisoya, Veer Ahlawat, Akshay Sharma, Khalin Joshi, Rashid Khan, Manu Gandas and Om Prakash Chouhan from Mhow will participate in the tournament. There are 18 foreign players in the fray.
The tournament week will begin with the Pro-Am event on September 13, followed by the official practice round on September 14. The professional competition will be played over four rounds from September 15 to 18.
Kapil Dev, President,PGTI, said,“Nava Raipur has all the ingredients to become an important destination for professional golf in India. Returning to the city with a second tournament this year reflects our confidence in its potential. I look forward to being present for the launch on September 13 and supporting the growth of golf and golf tourism in the region.”
The introduction of the Nava Raipur Open reflects PGTI's strong commitment to developing Nava Raipur as a preferred destination for professional golf in India.
The tournament will also showcase the city's sporting infrastructure, hospitality and natural appeal to players, officials and visitors from across the country, contributing to efforts to promote Nava Raipur as an emerging tourist destination.
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