New Delhi, Jan 31(.) Former cricket captain Kapil Dev, now President, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), has said the association’s newly sealed partnership with DP World will increase opportunities for Indian golfers, especially giving them more chances to play in tournaments abroad.
Speaking to media in the national capital on Saturday, Kapil Dev said ‘by way of this partnership with DP World, our players will be participating in many of the DP World-sponsored tournaments abroad. So whether there are tournaments in Europe or anywhere, our boys will get to play in those. That is why we were very keen (on DP World becoming the PGTI sponsor). This is the biggest thing for a young golfer to go and play in Dubai, Europe and elsewhere.”
PGTI had on Friday announced a landmark multi-year partnership with DP World, under which the global logistics leader becomes the Title Partner and Official Umbrella Partner of India’s premier professional golf tour.
Kapil Dev said DP World’s long-standing association with sport makes it an ideal partner. “We are delighted to welcome DP World as our Umbrella Partner. DP World’s global stature and long-standing association with the sport, align perfectly with our vision of elevating Indian golf. This partnership will strengthen our competitive structure and accelerate the long-term development of professional golf in the country. Together with DP World, we are entering a new era of momentum, visibility, and excellence for Indian golf.”
Speaking to ., CEO of PGTI, Amandeep Johl, said PGTI’s profile has risen due to this partnership. “After the PGA Tour, DP World-sponsored European tour and Japan tour, we are now at par with Korea and South Africa. So our standing has become much higher.”
DP World’s long-standing commitment to golf goes back to 2009, when the company became the Presenting Partner of the European Tour’s Dubai World Championship. It later elevated its involvement to Title Partner of the event in 2012, and in 2022 became the Title Partner of the entire Tour.
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