Indian Golf Premier League secures $100m in franchise commitments
February 23, 2026
The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) has announced a landmark $100 million capital commitment from ten franchise partners across India, marking the largest private investment in Indian golf history. Each franchise has committed approximately $10 million over ten years, signalling a long-term strategic bet on professionalizing and democratizing golf across India and beyond.
The franchise rights have been awarded to leading business entities across Hyderabad (Phoenix), Mumbai (Atri), Kolkata (Flyingman Academy), Delhi (RVR Infra), Chennai (Vimtra Ventures), Visakhapatnam (Green Fuels), Goa (Auro Realty), Bengaluru (GolfKonnekt), Punjab (Krishna Auto) and Gurugram ( Honer Homes Consortium). The ten-city format ensures pan-India representation and brings professional golf to key metropolitan and emerging markets.
Beyond the league operations, franchise partners have committed to a collective $250 million infrastructure investment to build accessible golf facilities, including compact 8–10-acre courses in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities and villages, fundamentally expanding the sport’s reach beyond traditional elite circles.
The IGPL will launch with an aggressive global expansion strategy, establishing a presence across three continents India, Africa, and the Middle East in its inaugural year, with plans to operate in five countries within three to four years.
Commenting on the announcement, Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, IGPL stated, “This is not a traditional sports investment it’s a strategic platform for business amplification and nation-building through sports. Our franchise partners come from Pharma, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Venture Capital, and they see IGPL as a multi-decade opportunity to build a sports culture while leveraging the platform for their core businesses. The $100 million commitment reflects their conviction in our vision.”
“We’re not just creating a league we’re building an ecosystem. From village courses to global tournaments, IGPL will make golf accessible, competitive, and commercially viable. Our three-continent launch strategy and infrastructure mandate position us as a transformative force in global golf, not just Indian golf,” Mundy added.
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