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Chhattisgarh to Stage Second PGTI Golf Tournament of 2026 with ₹1 Crore Prize Money
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 12:35 AM
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The Professional Golf Tour of India will hold its second 2026 event in Chhattisgarh, offering a total purse of one crore rupees.
Chhattisgarh has been confirmed as the host state for the second Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) tournament scheduled for 2026. The event will feature a prize pool of Rs 1 crore, underscoring the growing financial backing for golf in the region.
The PGTI, India's premier professional golf circuit, organizes a series of tournaments across the country to promote the sport and provide a platform for emerging talent. This edition marks the tour's continued expansion into central India, following its inaugural 2026 stop elsewhere.
Local authorities and tourism officials anticipate that the tournament will boost the state's visibility among sports enthusiasts and attract visitors to its golf facilities. Organisers have yet to disclose the exact venue, but preparations are underway to meet the standards required for a national‑level competition.
The PGTI, India's premier professional golf circuit, organizes a series of tournaments across the country to promote the sport and provide a platform for emerging talent. This edition marks the tour's continued expansion into central India, following its inaugural 2026 stop elsewhere.
Local authorities and tourism officials anticipate that the tournament will boost the state's visibility among sports enthusiasts and attract visitors to its golf facilities. Organisers have yet to disclose the exact venue, but preparations are underway to meet the standards required for a national‑level competition.