Indian Golf Union

Welcome to Indian Golf Union (IGU), the National Sports Federation and the Governing body for Golf i This gave rise to the idea of forming the IGU. S.

The Indian Golf Union is the National Sports Federation duly recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYA&S) and the Governing body of Golf in the country and is responsible for the promotion and development of the game of Golf in India. Starting with only six golf clubs at the beginning, IGU now has 231 golf clubs as its members. Some senior golfers in Calcutta took the initiative an

d with the support of golfers in Delhi, Mumbai and Madras formed the IGU on 20 December 1955. The objective for which the Union was established were mainly to promote the game of golf in India and the maintenance in every way possible of high standards of the game. Until then and for many years since the inception in 1829 of the second oldest golf course in the world outside of UK, Royal Calcutta Golf club was virtually managing the affairs of golf in India. RCGC instituted and started which became a prestigious Trophy “All India” in 1892 and the East India there after. Senior members of RCGC realized that for the growth of Indian Golf, more tournaments in all the main centers were needed apart from developing junior programs and sending teams abroad for the International Events. In spite of the permanency, which the club enjoyed, it agreed to the foundation of the Union and to the handing over of whatever powers it might have yielded until then, including the privilege of conducting the Amateur Golf Championship of India which had been inaugurated by the club and also donated the trophy. Mr AD Vickers was the first President of the IGU who worked untiringly to bring the Union into being and who was mainly responsible for the preparation of the Rules and regulations of the IGU. Major LB Hirst, who was the Secretary of the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, became the first Secretary of IGU. In 1957 it was agreed to appoint an Honorary Secretary and Mr PR Surita became the first Honorary Secretary of IGU. In 1957 a training scheme for Assistant Professional and Caddies form all over the country under George Willard, the then Pro at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club was instituted and the trainees were given a thorough grounding in teaching golf and in the art of club making and repairs. Another significant move was the inauguration of Inter Zonal championship for which a trophy was instituted by the legendary golfer of India Mr IS Malik. In 1958 was another significant move when the All India Amateur championship was held at Delhi Golf club for the first time out side of Calcutta where it was held from 1892. India started participating in the World Amateur Team Championship (Eisenhower Cup) from its inception in 1958 and has continued till date. Similarly India also started participating at the Nomura cup, Asia Pacific Golf Championship, Queen Sirikit Cup from its inception and continues till date. Golf was introduced in the Asian Games in 1982 and India won 2 Gold medals and 1 Silver medal in the inaugural year and repeated the feat again in 2002 Asian Games held in Korea by winning 1 Gold medal in Individual category and in 2006 and 2010 won the Team Silver medal. The IGU holds 40 - 42 National categorized tournaments every year in the Gentlemen Amateur, Ladies and Junior Girls and Junior Boys category. In addition to these tournaments, IGU also conducts Sub Junior & Zonal Feeder Tour events in all four zones of the Country. IGU started the Indian Professional circuit in 1975 and managed it till 1996 when IGU asked Mr. Lal(Bandy Lal), a former IGU Council member and Chairman of IGU Selection Committee, to form the PGAI. The IGU is the owner of Indian Open Golf Championship and currently is one of the most prestigious events on the European tour. The event was introduced in 1964 and is held annually ever since. Most of the leading professionals from Europe, USA and the Asia Pacific region participate in this coveted event. The Indian Open today is a US 1.75 million dollar event. The game of Golf in India has been spiralling at rapid pace and is perhaps one of most popular games after Cricket and Tennis amongst the youngsters. IGU has introduced number of initiatives for promotion of game of golf and also to upgrade the standard of the game to the best in the world. Towards this effort, a coaching programme under the aegis of R&A the governing body of golf in the world was started in 2005 to train the teaching professionals and to classify them. As of now we have classified over 400 teaching professionals including some from our neighbouring SAARC countries. The National Golf Academy of India (NGAI) was formally inaugurated on 26 Nov 2008 at the Chandigarh Golf Association Range in Chandigarh

IGU regularly conducts Coaching Programs both at the grass root and elite level in all 4 zones of the Country. IGU reintroduced the Golf Rules Referee Certification program in 2011 and is one of the most popular programs of the IGU. The programme so far has certified over 250 Golf Rules Officials in India, of which more than 30 officials have qualified under the R&As Tournament Administrator and Referee School (TARS) program also known as the Level 3 Certification. IGUs Referee Certification program is expected to further increase the standards of the most essential part in conduct of tournaments and general play across the country. IGU has made provision in its constitution to affiliate State Golf Associations which have the same objective as the IGU in order to take the game of Golf to every corner of the country. The Indian Golfers both amateurs and professionals have created a mark in the International arena. Most of the professional golfers in the country have risen through the IGUs programs and tournaments and are performing well at the highest level, keeping the Indian flag flying high. The IGU Council is headed by the President and 13 Council members. IGU Secretariat has a Director General and other staff members to look after the day to day activities of the IGU.

30/05/2026

🏆 Champions crowned at the IGU Mid Amateurs & Seniors Championship – Event 3!

A week of competitive golf concluded with outstanding performances across the Mid Amateur and Senior categories.

🏅 Sandeep Singh Sandhu emerged as the Overall Senior Champion and 60–64 Years Category Winner with a score of 226 (+10).

🏅 Simarjeet Singh claimed the Mid Amateur title with 222 (+6), while Gangesh Khaitan secured victory in the 65 & Above category at 240 (+24).

🏅 Ashish Kapoor won the 55–59 Years category with 241 (+25).

👏 Congratulations to all winners and runners-up for their excellent performances and competitive spirit throughout the championship.

29/05/2026

The Indian Golf Union mourns the passing of Raja Randhir Singh, former Secretary General of the Indian Olympic Association and Honorary Life President of the Olympic Council of Asia.

A distinguished sports administrator and a guiding force in Asian sports, his contributions to the Olympic movement and Indian sport will always be remembered with deep respect and gratitude.

Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire sporting fraternity.

May his soul rest in peace.

25/05/2026

🥈⛳ HISTORIC MOMENT FOR INDIA! ⛳🥈

The Indian Golf Union (IGU) proudly congratulates Nandan Sadanand on winning a Silver Medal in the Continental League team event at the Macau Golf Masters 2026!

Competing against nearly 150 players from 17 countries over two days, Nandan played an important role in helping his team secure the Silver Medal. For someone diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Specific Language Impairment when he was 4.5 years old, watching his hard work, dedication, and commitment rewarded on an international stage is a moment we will cherish forever.

Nandan, who trains at the Tarun Sardesai Golf Academy at Zion Hills County in Kolar, this achievement is especially meaningful because it marks his very first international medal.

You’ve made the whole nation proud, champion! 🏌️‍♂️✨

22/05/2026

Celebrating the outstanding performances at the IGU Southern India Junior Boys Golf Championship – 2026 held at Coimbatore Golf Club. ⛳

🏆 A Boys Category
Vihaan Jain emerged victorious with a score of 300 (+12), followed by Nilofer Sivamoorthy at 302 (+14) and Adhiraaj Singh Gill at 305 (+17).

🏆 B Boys Category
Chaitanya Pandey claimed the title with 308 (+20), while Jaibir Singh Kang finished runner-up at 311 (+23) and Saatvic Kumar Singh secured 2nd runner-up with 314 (+26).

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their excellent performances. 👏

22/05/2026

🏆 Dominant performance by Aida Thimmaiah at the IGU Maharashtra Ladies & Junior Girls Championship!

Aida claimed the
🥇 B Category Title
🥇 A & B Combined Title
🥇 Overall Ladies Title

with a winning score of 198 (+3).

👏 Yogya Bhalla finished Runner-up at 200 (+5), while Nandini Rather secured the C Category title with 220 (+25).

📍 Celebrating outstanding performances and rising talent in Indian golf.

18/05/2026

Heartiest Congratulations, Aaron Rai! 🏆

The Indian Golf Union congratulates Englishman of Indian origin Aaron Rai on his remarkable victory at the 2026 PGA Championship, the second Major Championship of the year.

A historic triumph built on composure, precision and belief.

May you continue to grow, inspire and achieve greater milestones in the game of golf.

18/05/2026

Team India wrapped up its campaign at the 46th Queen Sirikit Cup 2026 in Indonesia, finishing 9th out of 13 teams.

The three-member team, participating in the prestigious event for the first time, gained invaluable international exposure against a strong field of Asia-Pacific talent.

Individual Scores:
Guntas Kaur Sandhu — T-18 | 296 (+8)
Ceerat Kang — T-27 | 304 (+16)
Keya Kumar Badugu — T-32 | 307 (+19)

A strong learning experience and an important step forward for our young Indian golfers. 🇮🇳⛳

17/05/2026

Celebrating the champions of the IGU Pune Ladies & Junior Girls Golf Championship at Oxford Golf Resort. ⛳

A strong display of skill, consistency and composure from the young golfers across categories.

🏆 Priya Kumari – Winner
A Girls, B Girls & Ladies Combined
A Girls & B Girls Combined
Score: 216 (E)

🏆 Ojaswini Saraswat – Category B Winner
Score: 216 (E)

🏆 Ridhima Kapoor – Category C Winner
Score: 237 (+11)

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for a fantastic week of golf.

15/05/2026

IGU Andhra Pradesh State Junior Boys Golf Championship – 2026
East Point Golf Club

Congratulations to the winners of the IGU Andhra Pradesh State Junior Boys Golf Championship – 2026 at East Point Golf Club.

Category A & B Boys Combined Winner: Vihaan Jain
Score: 284 (-4)

Category B Winner: Chaitanya Pandey
Score: 292 (+4)

Category C Winner: Drona Singh Dhull
Score: 223 (+7) — won in a playoff

A strong display of focus, consistency, and competitive golf by the young talents at East Point Golf Club.

14/05/2026

Champions crowned at Jaypee Greens Wishtown, Noida! ⛳🏆

The IGU All India Mid-Amateurs and Seniors Championship – Events witnessed impressive performances across categories, with David Dsouza leading the field as the Overall Winner and Category B Winner, finishing with a score of 218 (+5).

Category Winners:
Overall Winner & Category B: David Dsouza – 218 (+5)
Category A (55–59 years): Ashish Kapoor – 225 (+12)
Category C (65 years & above): Gangesh Khaitan – 227 (+14)
Category MID AM Winner (35-55 years ): Lt. Col Varoon Parmar - 218 (+5)

Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding performance and competitive spirit.

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