170 golfers, 60 spots: Professional Golf Tour of India’s ‘72 the League’ auction set for Monday

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is all set to kick off its inaugural franchise league, ‘72 The League’ , with a high-stakes auction on Monday. A total of 170 professional golfers from 11 countries will be in contention for 60 coveted spots , as six franchises compete to build their teams.

Each franchise will select 10 players , with the auction pool totaling Rs 6 crore . The top 30 golfers, based on PGTI’s 2025 Order of Merit, will compete in the Platinum category , the next 30 in Gold , and the remaining players in the Silver category .

Launched in partnership with Game of Life Sports (GOLS), the league is scheduled to begin on February 21 , culminating with the finals on March 6 . Matches will be hosted across three of the Delhi NCR’s premier golf courses - Classic Golf & Country Club, Jaypee Greens, and Qutab Golf Course.

The tournament will feature a fast-paced match-play format , tailored for television and digital audiences, bringing a fresh, dynamic style of golf to fans across India.

Founded in 2006, the Professional Golf Tour of India is the official governing body for men’s professional golf in India. Over the years, it has played a crucial role in nurturing homegrown talent, organizing national-level tournaments, and providing a platform for Indian golfers to compete internationally. Several PGTI alumni have gone on to achieve success on the Asian Tour and other global circuits, making it a cornerstone of Indian professional golf.

With six franchises vying for top talent, Monday’s auction promises to set the stage for a thrilling debut season of PGTI’s newest venture.