PGTI to Fund Overseas Qualifying Costs for Top 30 Golfers, Offering Up to ₹3 Lakh Each

Key points

1. DP World PGTI has announced financial support of up to ₹3 lakh for eligible top-30 players competing at overseas qualifying schools.
2. The programme covers qualifying pathways for tours including the DP World Tour, Japan Golf Tour and Asian Tour.
3. Players who secure qualification will receive a further ₹10 lakh, according to reports.
4. PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl said the initiative is intended to help Indian golfers pursue international opportunities.
5. The Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) has announced financial assistance for Indian professionals seeking to earn playing rights on overseas tours, with eligible players from the top 30 of its Order of Merit able to receive up to ₹3 lakh towards qualifying-school expenses.

Support for overseas qualifying schools

The programme is intended to reduce the cost of travelling abroad to compete at qualifying schools, a key route for golfers seeking tour cards. Published reports say the support applies to qualifying events for circuits including the DP World Tour, Japan Golf Tour and Asian Tour.

According to coverage of the announcement, the PGTI has earmarked a support budget and will provide assistance up to the stated per-player limit. The exact amount available to an individual golfer will depend on the programme’s terms and eligible expenses.

Additional reward for successful qualifiers

Reports also state that golfers who go on to secure qualification will receive a further ₹10 lakh each. The additional support is designed to help players make the transition from qualifying school to competing on an international circuit.

Building stronger international pathways

PGTI president Kapil Dev has said the organisation wants to provide Indian players with more opportunities to compete internationally. Chief executive Amandeep Johl has also discussed plans to strengthen links with overseas tours and create more opportunities for Indian golfers to earn world-ranking points.

The support initiative addresses one practical obstacle facing professionals who want to pursue international tour cards: the travel and participation costs involved before they can begin earning on a tour. Further details should be checked against official PGTI communications as the programme is implemented.