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PGTI Announces Financial Support for Golfers Seeking International Tour Cards
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News18•16-10-2026, 17:30
PGTI Announces Financial Support for Golfers Seeking International Tour Cards
- •The Professional Golf Tour of India launched a player support programme providing top 30 Order of Merit players up to Rs 3 lakh for overseas qualifying schools.
- •Golfers who successfully secure international qualification will receive an additional Rs 10 lakh.
- •The initiative aims to ease financial burdens for players targeting circuits like the DP World Tour, Japan Golf Tour and Asian Tour.
- •PGTI president Kapil Dev emphasized commitment to providing Indian golfers with greater international competitive opportunities.
- •PGTI is working on realigning with the Asian Tour, hosting Asian Development Tour events, and expanding domestic prize money.
Key Questions Answered
Under the PGTI player support programme, the top 30 players on the Order of Merit will receive up to Rs 3 lakh each for overseas qualifying schools and Rs 10 lakh for securing qualification.
The initiative aims to ease financial burdens for Indian professionals seeking tour cards on circuits including the DP World Tour, Japan Golf Tour, and Asian Tour.
PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl noted that the tour is once again aligning with the Asian Tour to create a stronger international pathway for players.
