PROFESSIONAL GOLF TOUR OF INDIA (PGTI) has announced the launch of ‘72 The League’, the country’s first ‘Exclusive National Professional Golf League’, created in partnership with Game of Life Sports (GOLS), as per the tour’s media release.
Backed by seasoned investors and industry veterans, the league will also feature mentorship from legendary golfing personalities. The inaugural edition will introduce city-based franchises, each comprising 10 professional golfers, selected through a player auction in January 2026.
The league will tee off on 21 February 2026, with the finals set for 6 March 2026, across three premier golf venues in Delhi NCR: Classic Golf & Country Club, Jaypee Greens, and Qutab Golf Course.
Veteran sports administrator Amrit Mathur has been appointed commissioner of 72 The League. The initiative will also draw on the expertise of Amitabh Kant, PGTI Board Member, and Joy Bhattacharjya, senior advisor – strategy & expansion at GOLS.
Designed around a match-play format, the league aims to offer a faster, more engaging viewing experience tailored for television and digital audiences. Fans can look forward to Pro-Am events, immersive fan zones, live entertainment, behind-the-scenes content, and premium broadcast production to bring professional golf closer to audiences nationwide.
PGTI president Kapil Dev said, “With the launch of 72 The League, PGTI is turning over a new leaf for the growth of golf in India. For the first time, we have a structured, team-based national league sanctioned by PGTI that creates new opportunities for players. This is as exciting for all of us as it is for the players, who are set to experience a thrilling new format. We would also like to welcome Game of Life Sports as our partners for this initiative and firmly believe that 72 The League is a powerful step forward for Indian golf.”
Mathur shared, “Today we are ushering in a new era of Indian golf with the launch of 72 The League, a league created by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) in partnership with Game of Life Sports. We have seen how the league model has transformed sports in India, and helped discover and develop new sporting stars, build communities and increase fan engagement. 72 The League aspires to do that and much more.”
PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl commented, “Over the past several years, PGTI has been the driving force behind the evolution of professional golf in India, as seen by the significant increase in the number of tournaments, participation and prize money on the tour. This launch of 72 The League marks the next important chapter in the golf landscape in India, which I am sure will give a major fillip to the sport.”
Game of Life Sports co-founder Amit Kharabanda expressed, “At Game of Life Sports, our vision is to create golf properties and experiences that inspire and elevate the game. We launch 72 The League with the aim to deliver an incomparable top-notch league that propels golf forward in India in an innovative new format combining top-level competition with lifestyle and entertainment. We are thankful to PGTI for giving us this opportunity and are excited to collaborate for 72 The League.”
Game of Life Sports co-founder Samant Sikka added, “With the growth of golf seeing an upward trajectory in India, we felt this is an ideal time to launch 72 The League, bringing golf closer to newer audiences and work towards our mission to make golf more popular and mainstream. We look forward to working together with PGTI to make 72 The League one of the most sought-after sporting properties in the country.”
