{"id":320213,"date":"2025-12-02T09:17:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/320213\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:17:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:17:07","slug":"indias-first-ever-franchise-based-golf-league-comes-to-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/320213\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s first-ever franchise-based golf league comes to the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), India\u2019s first-ever franchise-based golf league, is coming to the UAE.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">India\u2019s dynamic and innovative golf format is set to make its debut in the United Arab Emirates from 8th \u2013 10th December, marking a major milestone in the evolution of golf in the region.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The highly anticipated event will be hosted at the iconic Els Club Dubai, bringing together top golfing talent, industry leaders and global enthusiasts for a world-class sporting spectacle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">At the forefront of this event is IGPL icon Shiv Kapur, celebrated professional golfer and ambassador of the league, who will be hosting the event and leading the initiative to expand IGPL\u2019s footprint into international territory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Despite being a newly launched concept, the IGPL is already renowned for its innovative league-style format, team spirit and its mission to make golf more competitive, accessible and entertaining. The UAE debut aims to bring that excitement to Dubai, already recognised as an international sporting hub with a rich golfing heritage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Shiv Kapur commented on the exciting annoucement, \u201cTaking the IGPL format international has been a vision from the onset and there\u2019s no better place to start than in Dubai, my home away from home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThe Els Club offers world-class facilities, and we are excited to introduce the league\u2019s energy, camaraderie and competitive spirit to the UAE golfing community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cThe UAE has emerged as a dynamic golf destination and hosting our first international edition here represents a major step in our global journey,\u201d said Mr Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO of IGPL. \u201cWe are thrilled to have our first tournament at The Els Club Dubai and are very much looking forward to bringing together golfers of all levels for an unforgettable experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107233\" class=\"size-full wp-image-107233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/General-Abdullah-Al-Hashmi-Martin-Dokoupil-GettyImages-1244075280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"500\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-107233\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">General Abdullah Al Hashmi, President of the Emirates Golf Federation and Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation. Image supplied<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">General Abdullah Al Hashimi \u2013 President of the Emirates Golf Federation; \u201cThe expansion of the IGPL to the United Arab Emirates is a significant milestone for golf in Asia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cIt reflects the sport\u2019s accelerating growth across the continent and reaffirms the UAE\u2019s position as a global hub for elite talent, innovation and world-class competition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nSubsribe to Golf Digest Middle East Newsletter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), India\u2019s first-ever franchise-based golf league, is coming to the UAE. 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