Yuvraj Singh aims to revolutionise golf ecosystem
To achieve their mission of strengthening the foundation of the sport in India, IGPL has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Golf Union (IGU)— the official governing body for men's amateur golf in India. The landmark agreement underscores their joint commitment to nurturing emerging talent and building a sustainable pathway for India's Olympic golf aspirations.
IGPL alo recently received support from the Sports Ministry and Yuvraj's addition to the elite board further sets the stage for the league to bring on a true transformation in the overall golfing ecosystem.
Expressing his delight over his association with the IGPL, Yuvraj said, 'It is a matter of great excitement to join the IGPL team and have the opportunity to promote this incredible sport in a fresh avatar. Despite being one of the most popular sports in the world, golf is still considered to be a niche sport and a fast-paced and quick format is exactly what is needed to expand to more audiences, athletes and make golf more spectator friendly."
"The tournament will also help in grooming Indian golfers and will help in their development with added opportunities. We are confident IGPL will help in popularising the sport among the masses in India along with providing a platform to golfers across the board to build their capabilities and compete,' he said.
Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO of IGPL, also revealed the league's bold international ambitions, stating: 'IGPL is not just India's league—it's India's gift to global golf. We will be taking our tour internationally in the very first year itself, creating opportunities for our players to compete globally and for international golfers to experience India's emerging golf scene.'
Furthermore, to promote inclusivity in golf, IGPL has also partnered with Women's Golf Association of India (WGAI) to elevate women's golf and provide structured, high-visibility platforms for female athletes.
IGPL will be hosting India's first-ever professional league tour to feature both men and women playing on the same platform, competing across franchise teams and regional circuits. The integrated format not only redefines how golf is played in India but also reflects their commitment to promote inclusive excellence and athlete empowerment.
Further, to create an overall impact on the ecosystem and to funnel rising talent into the league, IGPL tour will be played across different cities in the build-up to the first edition of the league between September and December.
They will also be onboarding mentors and legends of the sport to ensure the franchise teams have the best exposure and guidance to bring together an engaging competition and exposure to the athletes across the board.
IGPL is also tying up with various schools and universities in India to make steadways in developing grassroots talent, and to bring on talent to compete in IGPL Tours.
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