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Professional Golf Tour of India, the official sanctioning body for men’s professional golf in India, and Essar Foundation, the CSR arm of Essar Group, announced their partnership for the launch of a new annual tournament on India’s professional golf calendar.
Under a five-year partnership between DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation, the Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship tournament will be held annually through 2031. The inaugural edition will take place at Mumbai’s Willingdon Sports Club from January 12–15, 2027 and will feature a prize purse of ₹2 crore, with the Pro-Am event scheduled for January 10, 2027.
Kapil Dev, President, DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), said: “The launch of the Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship marks an important milestone for Indian professional golf. Bringing DP World PGTI to Mumbai, India’s financial capital, presents an exciting opportunity to showcase world-class professional golf to a wider audience, strengthen the sport’s presence in a key metropolitan centre, and create greater visibility for India’s golfing talent.”
In a statement, Prashant Ruia, Group Chief Executive, Essar Group, said, “Golf was a game my father truly loved. It was his happy time, where he connected with so many people over a round of golf. I remember accompanying him to golf courses and listening to his wonderful stories. It gives us immense pleasure to honour his memory through this championship, and we hope it carries forward his spirit and brings many more people to the game.”
“Essar Foundation’s five-year partnership with DP World PGTI reflects our commitment to the long-term development of professional golf in India. We aim to create a lasting platform for India’s leading professionals and emerging talent to showcase their abilities, while providing a competitive platform for golfers to excel,” the company added.
Published on October 23, 2026
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