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4 days ago
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Professional Golf Tour Of India Set To Launch Franchise League
Last Updated: The PGTI league is expected to feature a one-on-one match-play format to increase spectator interest, inspired by successful models in other sports. The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is on the brink of launching a franchise-based league exclusively for professionals, tour CEO Amandeep Johl disclosed on Saturday. 'Yes, we are definitely going to start a league. We've got some very good offers, and within the next few weeks, we will sign a deal. It will be the PGTI League – strictly for professionals," Johl said. Johl elaborated that a franchise league must be centred around elite competition, explaining why the model excludes amateurs. 'A league can't be for amateurs. IPL is for professional cricketers. Football leagues around the world don't get amateurs to play, they field professionals. People come to watch high-quality sport, and golf is no different," he stated. The proposed format may include up to 10 franchises, each owning a roster of professional golfers in a team setup, with fixtures spread across several weeks. 'People want to come and watch high-class golf. My idea of a league is different from others – while some are doing it for amateurs, I want to do it for hardcore professionals," Johl asserted. 'If I'm a franchisee owner, I've got four, five, or six players on my team, and they go head-to-head with another team – one-on-one match play," Johl explained. 'Imagine Gaganjeet Bhullar playing Jeev Milkha Singh one-on-one, that's golf. People will come and watch that. People will say, 'I'm backing Jeev' or 'I'm backing Gaganjeet'. That's the kind of excitement we want to create," he concluded. With PTI Inputs view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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4 days ago
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PGTI in advanced stages to launch pro-only franchise league: Johl
New Delhi, Jul 26 (PTI) The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is in the final stages of launching a franchise-based league exclusively for professionals, tour CEO Amandeep Johl revealed on Saturday. 'Yes, we are definitely going to start a league. We've got some very good offers, and within the next few weeks, we will sign a deal. It will be the PGTI League—strictly for professionals," Johl said. Explaining the rationale behind the pro-only model, Johl said a franchise league must be built around elite competition. 'A league can't be for amateurs. IPL is for professional cricketers. Football leagues around the world don't get amateurs to play, they field professionals. People come to watch high-quality sport, and golf is no different," he said. The proposed format may feature up to 10 franchises, each owning a roster of professional golfers in a team setup, with fixtures spread across multiple weeks. 'People want to come and watch high-class golf. My idea of a league is different from others—while some are doing it for amateurs, I want to do it for hardcore professionals," Johl asserted. The league is expected to introduce a one-on-one match-play format to enhance spectator interest, borrowing from successful models in other sports. 'If I'm a franchisee owner, I've got four, five, or six players on my team, and they go head-to-head with another team—one-on-one match play," Johl said. 'Imagine Gaganjeet Bhullar playing Jeev Milkha Singh one-on-one—that's golf. People will come and watch that. People will say, 'I'm backing Jeev or 'I'm backing Gaganjeet'. That's the kind of excitement we want to create," he said. PTI ATK AT AT AT view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 21:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
