The Indian Golf Premier League has secured a landmark $100 million capital commitment from ten franchise partners across the country, marking the largest private investment in Indian golf to date.
Each franchise has pledged approximately $10 million over a ten year period, signalling a long term strategic push to professionalise and widen access to the sport in India and overseas.
Franchise rights have been awarded across ten cities: Hyderabad to Phoenix, Mumbai to Atri, Kolkata to Flyingman Academy, Delhi to RVR Infra, Chennai to Vimtra Ventures, Visakhapatnam to Green Fuels, Goa to Auro Realty, Bengaluru to GolfKonnekt, Punjab to Krishna Auto and Gurugram to Honer Homes Consortium. The ten city format is designed to ensure nationwide representation and expand professional golf into both established metropolitan hubs and emerging markets.
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S.No
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City
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Franchise Owner
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1
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Hyderabad
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Phoenix
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2
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Mumbai
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Atri
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3
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Kolkata
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Flyingman Academy
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4
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Delhi
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RVR Infra
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5
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Chennai
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Vimtra Ventures
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6
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Visakhapatnam
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Green Fuels
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7
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Goa
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Auro Realty
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8
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Bengaluru
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GolfKonnekt
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9
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Punjab
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Krishna Auto
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10
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Gurugram
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Honer Homes Consortium
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IGPL partner and Hyderabad Franchise Owner (Phoenix) shares, "This franchise brings Hyderabad onto one of the biggest new stages in Indian golf. Golf in India has always had the talent, what it needed was the right platform. The IGPL provides exactly that, and we are proud to represent Hyderabad in this landmark league.”
IGPL partner and Mumbai Franchise Owner (Atri) also shared, "Mumbai is a city that has always embraced champions, and the IGPL gives us the opportunity to build one. We at Atri are proud to back a league that is set to transform the professional golf landscape in India. This franchise is more than an investment. We look forward to making Mumbai's presence felt on every fairway."
IGPL partner and Kolkata Franchise Owner (Flyingman Academy) shared, “Kolkata has a proud sporting legacy, and we are honoured to add professional golf to that story through the IGPL. At Flyingman Academy, developing talent is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to building a team that this city is truly proud of."
IGPL partner and Delhi Franchise Owner (RVR Infra) shared, "As a company that has built foundations across India, we understand the value of getting the groundwork right. Our IGPL franchise in Delhi is built on that same principle, a strong foundation, a clear vision, and the determination to compete at the top. Delhi deserves nothing less than the best, and that is exactly what we intend to deliver."
IGPL partner and Chennai Franchise Owner (Vimtra Ventures) shared, "When the IGPL opportunity came up, we felt Chennai simply had to be part of it. Vimtra came in with the idea of doing this properly, building a franchise it can stand behind over time. We’re not looking at this as a short-term move, but as a serious, long-term commitment to the sport and to Chennai."
In addition to league operations, franchise partners have collectively committed a further $250 million towards infrastructure development. The investment will focus on creating accessible facilities, including compact 8 to 10 acre courses in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and rural areas, with the aim of broadening participation beyond traditional elite circles.
The IGPL also outlined an ambitious international roadmap, with plans to establish a presence across India, Africa and the Middle East in its inaugural year. The league aims to operate in five countries within the next three to four years as part of its global expansion strategy.
