BREAKING BARRIERS IN INDIAN GOLF: KAPIL DEV-GRANT THORNTON INVITATIONAL RETURNS IN 2025 WITH A MIXED FORMAT

The Kapil Dev - Grant Thornton Invitational returns for its third edition, introducing a groundbreaking mixed format that's set to transform the Indian golf landscape.

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This prestigious tournament, co-presented by cricket legend Kapil Dev and premium consulting firm Grant Thornton Bharat, has established itself as a key fixture on the Indian golf calendar, driving growth and inclusivity in the sport. Proudly hailed as India’s best golf course 2024 by the World Golf Awards, the tournament is set to tee off at Prestige Golfshire in Bengaluru from April 24 to 26, 2025. This pioneering event is India’s first professional golf tournament to be co-sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and the Women’s Golf Association of India (WGAI). It features India’s top male and female professionals competing together, vying for the same prize purse of INR 2 crores.

Vishesh C. Chandiok, CEO, Grant Thornton Bharat, said, “The Kapil Dev - Grant Thornton Invitational 2025 is more than just a golf tournament it's a defining event for Indian sport and business. As the first professional golf event in India to be co-sanctioned by both the PGTI and the WGAI, it brings men and women professionals together on the same stage, competing for the same prize purse, and paired with amateur celebrities from cricket, business, government, arts and fashion. Our vision is to build an ecosystem that fosters a more inclusive and accessible India. By breaking barriers and setting a new precedent for inclusivity in sports, we are not just growing golf-we are reshaping the future of Indian sports into one that is diverse, accessible, and truly equal.”