PGTI Partners with Business Today to Elevate Corporate Golf Experience

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has partnered with Business Today to enhance the corporate golf experience in India. This collaboration aims to merge the worlds of professional sports and corporate leadership, creating a vibrant platform for CXOs. The initiative, highlighted by cricket legend Kapil Dev, will maintain its multi-city format and expand to new locations, fostering deeper engagement among business professionals. With a commitment to promoting the sport's core values, this partnership promises to bring golf closer to a broader audience while providing unique opportunities for professional golfers to connect with industry leaders. The 27th edition of this initiative kicks off in Kolkata on October 31.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 28, 2026, 11:18 IST

New Collaboration to Enhance Golf's Corporate Appeal

New Delhi, October 28: The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has officially teamed up with Business Today at the Qutub Golf Course, aiming to merge corporate leadership with professional sports, thereby injecting new enthusiasm into the golfing scene.

The launch event showcased cricket legend and passionate golfer Kapil Dev, who serves as the President of PGTI, along with professional golfers and senior media representatives. They participated in a pitch-and-putt session to celebrate the revival of this esteemed corporate golf initiative, as detailed in a press release.

This collaboration emphasizes a commitment to enhancing golf's visibility, creating a more dynamic, engaging, and competitive environment specifically designed for CXOs.

The partnership strategically combines Business Today’s strong ties to India’s business landscape with the professional tournament expertise of DP World PGTI.

Both organizations are focused on increasing mainstream visibility, fostering deeper connections among business professionals, and making the sport accessible to a wider audience. The tournament will continue its popular multi-city format across key corporate centers, with plans to expand to additional locations in the future.

Kapil Dev stated, "Our goal is to inspire India Inc to embrace the discipline, patience, and sportsmanship that golf embodies. It’s heartening to see Business Today and DP World PGTI collaborating to broaden the sport's reach."

Dinesh Bhatia, Group CEO of India Today Group, commented on the partnership, saying, "BT Golf has established a unique platform at the crossroads of sport and business over the years. By reinforcing our alliance with DP World PGTI, we are dedicated to enhancing the visibility and engagement of Indian golf for corporate leaders and sports fans alike."

Amandeep Johl, CEO of DP World PGTI, shared his thoughts on the collaboration, stating, "Our partnership with Business Today unites the realms of professional golf and corporate India. BT Golf serves as an excellent platform to promote the sport and its core values of integrity, discipline, and sportsmanship. This collaboration will significantly benefit our professional golfers by offering them unique opportunities to connect with some of India’s top business figures. We are excited to broaden golf's reach and create more opportunities for our players."

Alok Nair, Chief Operating Officer of Business Today, remarked, "For over 30 years, Business Today has led discussions in India’s business sector, linking influential leaders and shaping the corporate narrative. Business Today Golf is where business meets the greens. What sets BT Golf apart is the community it has fostered as India’s first corporate golf platform for 27 years. Each year, it gathers some of the brightest minds from various industries in a spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie. We are eager to kick off the 27th edition with DP World PGTI across eight cities, starting in Kolkata on October 31 at the renowned Tollygunge Club."