The prize purse for the event, which stood at Rs 1 crore in the inaugural edition last year, has been raised to Rs 1.5 crore for the second edition this year. India\u2019s leading professionals, as well as a number of professionals from overseas, are expected to participate in the event. The tournament week will begin with the Pro-Am event on February 1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kapil Dev, president, PGTI, said, \u201cThe successful first edition of the Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship demonstrated the state\u2019s growing interest in professional golf, and we are delighted to return for the second edition thanks to the continued support of the Honourable Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Sports, Shri Arun Sao Ji, the Government of Chhattisgarh and all local stakeholders. Such tournaments play a vital role in providing competitive opportunities for our professionals while also contributing to the growth of the sport in emerging golfing destinations like Chhattisgarh. We look forward to another highly competitive event that will give our players a strong platform to perform and inspire the next generation of golfers in the region.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI, said, \u201cAfter PGTI\u2019s highly successful first foray into Chhattisgarh last year, the Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship has firmly established itself as an important stop on the PGTI calendar. The second edition reinforces our commitment to growing the game of golf across the country, taking it beyond traditional centres into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, in alignment with the Honourable Prime Minister\u2019s vision of Viksit Bharat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGolf resonates strongly with a nation aspiring towards developed-country status. Guided by the clear strategic direction of the PGTI Board, led by President Mr. Kapil Dev and G20 Sherpa Mr. Amitabh Kant, the Tour continues to expand professional golf into newer regions while creating greater playing opportunities for Indian professionals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are grateful to the Honourable Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Sports, Shri Arun Sao Ji, the Government of Chhattisgarh and all local stakeholders for their support in staging the second edition of the Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship, featuring a 50% increase in prize money to INR 1.5 crore, with the winner earning INR 22.5 lakhs, marking an ideal start to the 2026 PGTI season.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cGolf resonates strongly with a nation aspiring towards developed-country status. Guided by the clear strategic direction of the PGTI Board, led by President Mr. Kapil Dev and G20 Sherpa Mr. Amitabh Kant, the Tour continues to expand professional golf into newer regions while creating greater playing opportunities for Indian professionals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tournament will have a field of 126 professionals. The event will be played in the stroke-play format consisting of four rounds of 18 holes each. The top 50 players and ties will make the cut after two rounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n