Pranavi Urs to Compete with Golf Legend Jeev Milkha Singh in Colombo Finale
Exciting Finale of the IGPL Tour in Colombo
Colombo [Sri Lanka], December 22: Pranavi Urs, the amateur champion of the IGPL Mumbai tour, is ready to tee off with golfing icon Jeev Milkha Singh at the much-anticipated final event of the IGPL Tour in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This tournament is set to mark a thrilling conclusion to an inaugural season filled with outstanding performances and historic milestones, as highlighted by a release from the Indian Golf Premier League.
Making his debut in this event is former Asian Tour No. 1 Jyot Randhawa, who, along with Jeev, also participates in the European Legends Tour.
With an impressive lineup for this grand finale, golf fans can look forward to top-tier competition as the tour reaches its exciting climax on the global stage.
Gaganjeet Bhullar showcased his talent by winning the first two events held at Chandigarh and Jaypee Greens, setting a high benchmark for the tour.
Veteran player SSP Chawrasia, a six-time Asian Tour champion, has consistently participated throughout the season, bringing his extensive experience and championship skills to each event. Recently, Gaganjeet Bhullar also secured third place at the IGPL Invitational in Ahmedabad after balancing his commitments on the International Series and Asian Tour, along with family obligations.
Aman Raj, the leader in the Order of Merit, has been the standout player this season, achieving victories in both Jaipur and Kolkata with impressive performances. The 30-year-old golfer recorded remarkable rounds of 9-under 61 three times in just four rounds during this period, showcasing his consistency and brilliance that have propelled him to the top of the leaderboard. With earnings exceeding Rs. 60 lakhs, Aman leads a competitive field that includes Pukhraj Singh Gill, who celebrated his first professional title with a record nine-shot victory at Jamshedpur, and Kapil Kumar, the champion from Pune.
The finale in Colombo will be pivotal as players compete for the prestigious Order of Merit title and the associated rewards, including spots in the International Series India and Asian Tour Qualifying.
A historic moment of the season occurred at Mumbai's Bombay Presidency Golf Club, where Pranavi Urs made headlines by becoming the first Indian woman to win a professional tournament against male competitors. In her IGPL debut, she delivered an impressive bogey-free 8-under 60 in the final round, overcoming a two-shot deficit to defeat her boyfriend, Karandeep Kochhar, by two strokes. Her victory received widespread recognition, with IOA President PT Usha commending her achievement as evidence that "champions transcend gender."
Ridhima Dilawari, another skilled female golfer, will also participate in Colombo, joining a diverse field of 47 professionals and 13 amateurs from India and Sri Lanka, ensuring that the tour concludes with the same inclusive spirit that has characterized its inaugural season.