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Yuvraj Singh lauds AM Green IGPL's team format as squads announced
Yuvraj Singh lauds AM Green IGPL's team format as squads announced for ten franchises
Yuvraj Singh lauds AM Green IGPL's team format as squads announced for ten franchises
Published on: Apr 03, 2026 6:04 PM IST ANI Share via Copy link Yuvraj Singh said that the team component will make the game exciting with its fast pace Key Takeaways Summary is AI-generated The AM Green India Golf Premier League (IGPL) unveiled its ten franchise squads in New Delhi, aiming to enhance golf tourism and player development in India. With a commitment of US$2 billion for infrastructure, the season includes 15 events, featuring both local and international venues. Cricket star Yuvraj Singh and Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the league's potential to elevate India's global tourism profile. The AM Green India Golf Premier League (IGPL) on Thursday announced the complete squads for all ten of its franchises in New Delhi. The finalisation of the ten squads marks a defining moment in IGPL's journey, as professional golfers from across the globe join their respective teams for the season. According to a release, the teams were announced at a glittering function at The Oberoi, New Delhi, by cricket legend Yuvraj Singh and the CEO of the IGPL, Uttam Singh Mundy. As Mundy highlighted the need to promote golf to boost both player development and tourism in India, Yuvraj hailed the team component in a sport that has traditionally been an individual game. Amidst the announcements, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism, Government of India, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the IGPL for its landmark commitment to mobilise US$2 billion in investment to develop world-class golf tourism destinations across India. The Minister described the commitment as a watershed moment for Indian sports tourism and a resounding endorsement of India's emergence as a high-value global destination. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Shekhawat said: "The Indian Golf Premier League's pledge to bring two billion dollars of investment into golf tourism infrastructure is not merely a sporting initiative--it is a strategic contribution to Brand India. Nations like Mauritius, Vietnam, and South Africa have demonstrated how golf can transform landscapes into internationally coveted destinations, attracting high-net-worth visitors and year-round tourism revenue. IGPL is now positioning India to lead that story in Asia. "Prime Minister Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 demands that we build infrastructure that attracts global capital and creates enduring employment." The season will feature 15 events: 10 in India across the franchises' home cities and 5 internationally. The first three international venues will include Mauritius, South Africa, and Congo later this month. Each team consists of four players. At each event, players will compete for individual prizes from a pool of ₹1.5 crore while simultaneously representing their team. The two best scores from each team every day will count towards the team placings. Points will be accumulated over the season, and at the end of the season the top three teams will be determined and rewarded. Yuvraj Singh, Co-founder of IGPL, said: "The team component will make the game exciting with its fast pace. I am thrilled by the plans to grow the game, which holds so much potential." Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO of IGPL, said: "We are hosting 15 events spread out over the year. The periods between IGPL events will allow our players to compete in international events on the International Series, Asian Tour, and other global Tours. Our goal is to see them reach the highest levels, including the International Series and the LIV Golf League." He also emphasised that the hallmark of the IGPL is its commitment to growing the game. He added, "We will enhance the golf ecosystem by increasing the number of golf courses and driving ranges to make the sport accessible to all. Our 'Golf on Wheels' programme will see large vehicles equipped with gear and coaches visiting schools to promote the game at the grassroots level."The IGPL Franchise Squads are as follows:
Atri Mumbai GC: Aman Raj, Udayan Mane, Aadil Bedi and Tushar Pannu.Auro Realty Goa GC: Varun Chopra, Saarthak Chhibber, Aalaap I L and Kanav Chauhan. Flying Man Kolkata GC: Varun Parikh, Sukhman Singh, Syed Saqib Ahmed and Kartik Sharma. Green Fuels Vizag GC: Manav Shah, Dharma M, Milind Soni and Danish Verma. Golf Konnekt Bengaluru: Veer Ganapathy, Sunhit Bishnoi, Trishul Chinnappa and Sudhir Sharma. Honer Homes Gurugram GC: Pukhraj Singh Gill, Shaurya Binu, Shat Mishra and Digraj Singh Gill. Krishna Punjab GC: Karandeep Singh Kochhar, Kapil Kumar, Harendra Gupta and C Muniyappa. Phoenix Hyderabad GC: Sachin Baisoya, Raghav Chugh, Arjun Bhatti and Ranjit Singh. RVR Delhi GC: Shiv Kapur, Aryan Roopa Anand, Chiragh Kumar, Gaurav Ghei. Vimtra Chennai GC: Gaganjeet Bhullar, Yashas Chandra M S, Samarth Dwivedi and Harshjeet Singh Sethie. Golf Yuvraj Singh Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series. Home / Sports / Others / Yuvraj Singh Lauds AM Green IGPL's Team Format As Squads Announced For Ten Franchises See LessThe AM Green India Golf Premier League (IGPL) on Thursday announced the complete squads for all ten of its franchises in New Delhi.
The finalisation of the ten squads marks a defining moment in IGPL's journey, as professional golfers from across the globe join their respective teams for the season.
According to a release, the teams were announced at a glittering function at The Oberoi, New Delhi, by cricket legend Yuvraj Singh and the CEO of the IGPL, Uttam Singh Mundy.
As Mundy highlighted the need to promote golf to boost both player development and tourism in India, Yuvraj hailed the team component in a sport that has traditionally been an individual game.
Amidst the announcements, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism, Government of India, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the IGPL for its landmark commitment to mobilise US$2 billion in investment to develop world-class golf tourism destinations across India.
The Minister described the commitment as a watershed moment for Indian sports tourism and a resounding endorsement of India's emergence as a high-value global destination.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Shekhawat said: "The Indian Golf Premier League's pledge to bring two billion dollars of investment into golf tourism infrastructure is not merely a sporting initiative--it is a strategic contribution to Brand India. Nations like Mauritius, Vietnam, and South Africa have demonstrated how golf can transform landscapes into internationally coveted destinations, attracting high-net-worth visitors and year-round tourism revenue. IGPL is now positioning India to lead that story in Asia.
Prime Minister Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 demands that we build infrastructure that attracts global capital and creates enduring employment.
The season will feature 15 events: 10 in India across the franchises' home cities and 5 internationally. The first three international venues will include Mauritius, South Africa, and Congo later this month.
Each team consists of four players. At each event, players will compete for individual prizes from a pool of ₹1.5 crore while simultaneously representing their team.
The two best scores from each team every day will count towards the team placings. Points will be accumulated over the season, and at the end of the season the top three teams will be determined and rewarded.
Yuvraj Singh, Co-founder of IGPL, said: "The team component will make the game exciting with its fast pace. I am thrilled by the plans to grow the game, which holds so much potential."
Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO of IGPL, said: "We are hosting 15 events spread out over the year. The periods between IGPL events will allow our players to compete in international events on the International Series, Asian Tour, and other global Tours. Our goal is to see them reach the highest levels, including the International Series and the LIV Golf League."
He also emphasised that the hallmark of the IGPL is its commitment to growing the game. He added, "We will enhance the golf ecosystem by increasing the number of golf courses and driving ranges to make the sport accessible to all. Our 'Golf on Wheels' programme will see large vehicles equipped with gear and coaches visiting schools to promote the game at the grassroots level."
Flying Man Kolkata GC: Varun Parikh, Sukhman Singh, Syed Saqib Ahmed and Kartik Sharma.
Green Fuels Vizag GC: Manav Shah, Dharma M, Milind Soni and Danish Verma.
Golf Konnekt Bengaluru: Veer Ganapathy, Sunhit Bishnoi, Trishul Chinnappa and Sudhir Sharma.
Honer Homes Gurugram GC: Pukhraj Singh Gill, Shaurya Binu, Shat Mishra and Digraj Singh Gill.
Krishna Punjab GC: Karandeep Singh Kochhar, Kapil Kumar, Harendra Gupta and C Muniyappa.
Phoenix Hyderabad GC: Sachin Baisoya, Raghav Chugh, Arjun Bhatti and Ranjit Singh.
RVR Delhi GC: Shiv Kapur, Aryan Roopa Anand, Chiragh Kumar, Gaurav Ghei.
Vimtra Chennai GC: Gaganjeet Bhullar, Yashas Chandra M S, Samarth Dwivedi and Harshjeet Singh Sethie.
Source: HindustanTimes
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