Mysuru, 07-08-2024

TATA Steel PGTI launches Mysuru Open Hosted by Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club

PGTI to stage its first event in Mysuru and at JWGC

Field to feature Manu Gandas, local lad Yashas Chandra, Rahil Gangjee, Udayan Mane, Aman Raj

Prize Purse of INR 1 crore on offer

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, along with Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club (JWGC), Mysuru, today launched a new event, the Mysuru Open Hosted by Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club, which will be held at the picturesque JWGC from August 8 – 11, 2024. The total prize purse for the event is INR 1 crore.

The TATA Steel PGTI explores new territory with the inaugural Mysuru Open as the tour makes its debut in the city of Mysuru and at the esteemed JWGC. The tournament is supported by Host Venue JWGC and Associate Partner Cycle Pure Agarbattis.

The leading Indian professionals participating in the event include 2022 PGTI Order of Merit champion Manu Gandas, local lad Yashas Chandra, multiple international winner Rahil Gangjee, Olympian Udayan Mane, Aman Raj, Karan Pratap Singh, Sachin Baisoya, M Dharma, Abhinav Lohan and M Dharma, to name a few.

The prominent foreign names competing are Sri Lankans N Thangaraja and K Prabagaran, Bangladeshis Jamal Hossain and Md Akbar Hossain, Italy’s Michele Ortolani, Czechia’s Stepan Danek, Nepal’s Subash Tamang, Canada’s Sukhraj Singh Gill, South Korea’s Si In Kim, Japan’s Makoto Iwasaki and American Dominic Piccirillo.

Besides Yashas Chandra, the other prominent Mysuru-based professionals in the field are Aalaap I L, Dhruv Bopanna and Prafful Chand. The field also features leading Mysuru-based amateurs Veer Ganapathy, Varun Muthappa and Suraj Joshi.

Dr. Abraham Thomas, President, JWGC, said, " We are excited about the upcoming tournament and the opportunity to showcase the exceptional talent and skill of our players. The stunning backdrop of this prestigious golf course promises an unforgettable event for both participants and spectators."

Mr. Arjun Ranga, CEO, Cycle Pure Agarbattis, said, “It is a matter of pride that PGTI has come to our city of Mysuru. We at Cycle Pure Agarbattis are delighted to be associated with this event that provides golfers from Mysuru an opportunity to play alongside the best.”

Mr. Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI, said, "We're delighted to resume the season with the inaugural Mysuru Open at a new venue, the magnificent JWGC. We thank JWGC and other event partners for supporting the tournament and thus facilitating PGTI's debut in Mysuru, a city which has been producing some fine golfing talent in recent years. The JWGC course looks in great shape and will present a whole new challenge for the professionals. We look forward to an action-packed second half of the season. We wish the professionals all the best."

Nestled in the heart of Mysuru, the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Club is a premier golfing destination renowned for its picturesque landscapes and challenging fairways. The course spans over 134 acres, featuring lush greens, strategically placed bunkers and pristine water hazards that provide a true test of skill for golfers of all levels. Designed by Phil Ryan it seamlessly blends the natural beauty of the surroundings with top-notch facilities, making it a favorite among golf enthusiasts.

Picture Caption:

Leading Indian professionals Manu Gandas (left) and local lad Yashas Chandra (right) pose with the trophy. Seen in the back row are (left to right) Mr. Arjun Ranga, CEO, Cycle Pure Agarbattis, Dr. Abraham Thomas, President, JWGC, Mr. Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI and Mr. M S Yeshwant, Captain, JWGC.