Digboi, Assam, 17-11-2025

25th IndianOil SERVO Masters Golf launched with all-time high prize purse of INR 1 crore

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Assam Oil Division) Digboi is all set to host the landmark 25th edition of the IndianOil SERVO Masters Golf tournament. This premier Golf Tournament will be held under the aegis of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) from 18th to 21st November 2025, at the picturesque Digboi Golf Links.

The prize purse for the event has been increased from last year’s INR 85 lakh to an all-time high of INR 1 crore this year. The Pro-Am event was held on 16th November.

The event will feature a field of 124 professionals. The top 50 players and ties will make the cut after round two.

The IndianOil SERVO Masters has a special place in the history of Indian professional golf as it is the longest running tournament on the Indian domestic circuit and on the PGTI. The tournament is well-established as North-East India’s premier professional golf event in terms of the prize money on offer, the strong field it attracts every year, the top-class playing conditions and the high level of competition on display.

As the tournament celebrates its silver jubilee this year, the field is set to feature leading Indian professionals including Yuvraj Sandhu (two-time champion), Arjun Prasad, Shaurya Bhattacharya, Veer Ahlawat (former champion), Om Prakash Chouhan (former champion), Manu Gandas and Viraj Madappa, to name a few.

There will be 17 foreign professionals participating from eight different countries. The prominent foreigners in the field are Sri Lankans N Thangaraja and K Prabagaran, Bangladeshis Jamal Hossain, Badal Hossain and Md Akbar Hossain, Americans Koichiro Sato and Derek Trofimczuk, Czech Republic’s Stepan Danek, Italy’s Federico Zucchetti, Kenya’s Greg Snow, Nepal’s Subash Tamang and Uganda’s Joshua Seale.

The Digboi-based professionals in the field include Deepraj Chetia, Deven Bhumij, Dulal Kalowar and Alok Barua.

Mr. A S Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil, said, “As we gear up to tee off the silver jubilee edition of the IndianOil SERVO Masters Golf Tournament, we take immense pride in how this championship has evolved into one of the most respected events on India’s professional golf calendar. Over the past twenty-five years, the SERVO Masters has not only showcased exceptional talent but also strengthened the bond between IndianOil and the sporting community.

“This year’s tournament, featuring leading professional golfers from India and abroad, reflects our continued commitment to promoting sporting excellence and fostering global connections through the spirit of the game.

“At IndianOil, we believe that just as energy fuels progress, sport fuels inspiration. The SERVO Masters stands as a testament to our vision to energize dreams, empower people, and champion a brighter, more inclusive future.”

Mr. Kapil Dev, President, PGTI, said, “Running a tournament for 25 years is very commendable. After 25 years, any company that continues to support a sport with such commitment becomes a legend—and IndianOil truly is one. At PGTI, we are deeply touched and grateful for their support.

“This tournament started as a small, local event, and today it has grown into one that every professional golfer looks forward to playing in each year. In a country where golf is still quite young, IndianOil has nurtured the game with consistency and passion for a quarter of a century. On behalf of PGTI, we take great pride in this journey. IndianOil hasn’t sponsored a tournament—they’ve nurtured a tradition, shaping the very heartbeat of Indian golf.”

The venue, the picturesque Digboi Golf Links, is a golfer’s delight. The course is a one of its kind in terms of ambience as it is situated among the lush tea estates and thick forest of eastern Assam. The historic Digboi Golf Links is bordered by the Dehing forest reserve on three sides and the magnificent Patkai range of mountains on the fourth. This par-72 course with a yardage of 6329 could also be termed as the best in the north-eastern part of the country due to its magnificent layout.

Picture Caption:

Leading Indian professional Yuvraj Sandhu and Czech professional Stepan Danek seen posing with the trophy at the Press Conference on Monday. The other dignitaries seen in the picture are (L - R) Mr. A Longkumer, Golf Captain, Mr. Suryadip Dihingia, CGM (T), Organising Secretary, Mr. Rahul Prashant, ED & RH, Digboi Refinery, Mr. John Prasad, ED (CC & Branding), Mr. Sampath Chari, Tournament Director, PGTI & Mr. D Baishya, CGM (T & HSE).