Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev congratulates Amandeep Johl who will take over as chief executive of the domestic professional men’s golf body from January 1, 2025. Image courtesy PGTI.
By Rahul Banerji
The Professional Golf Tour of India on Wednesday announced that Amandeep Johl will become its new chief executive officer in January 2025. Johl replaces Uttam Singh Mundy, who has played a key role in the organisation since its inception.
A respected name in Indian golf, Johl brings extensive experience to his new role.
The appointment comes alongside another recent significant leadership change, with legendary cricketer Kapil Dev assuming the role of PGTI President in June this year.
Johl, who until recently was on the PGTI board, will take charge from the first day of the new year. In the interim, he will assist Mundy in completing the handover process.
Welcoming Johl’s elevation, Kapil Dev said: “Amandeep has been on the Indian and Asian golf circuit for nearly 34 years and it is apt that somebody who is so entrenched in the sport leads the PGTI.
“These are exciting times for golf in India and with Amandeep at the helm, the PGTI looks forward to strengthening its presence, in India and around the world.”
Added Dev, “Uttam Mundy’s commitment and vision have been instrumental in establishing PGTI as the premier professional golf tour in India, and his contributions are deeply appreciated.”
Experienced hand
Johl, who holds a degree in mechanical engineering, has been an integral part of Indian golf since making it to the junior Indian team in 1985 and four years later emerging as the national amateur champion.
Since then, he has worn various hats, as a professional on the Asian and European Tours, a national coach, a board member of the PGTI and as a founding member of the Asian Tour in 2004.
“I am thrilled and thank the PGTI for entrusting me with this huge responsibility,” the 55-year-old Johl said.
“It is probably the most important role of my golfing career. I have big shoes to fill thanks to my dear friend, Uttam Mundy, who has been instrumental in laying a strong foundation for the PGTI with his untiring efforts.”
Mundy, 60, said Johl was a good choice to further build on the gains achieved by the PGTI over the last 18 years since its inception.
“I am happy that I pass the baton to Amandeep who brings in a lot of experience and whose passion for golf is second to none. I’m sure the PGTI will immensely benefit with his expertise,” he said.
Reflecting upon his stint as CEO, Mundy added: “It has been an enriching journey since 2009 when I was entrusted with the responsibility of building the PGTI as a brand which was still in its nascent stage considering it came into being in 2006.
“I would like to believe that both the PGTI and Indian golf have come a long way over the past decade and a half.
“Major milestones achieved along the way by the PGTI include induction into the ‘International Federation of PGA Tours’, and becoming a part of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system.
“Also,, the signing of a strategic partnership with PGA Tour and DP World Tour was a big step besides the exponential growth of prize money to approximately Rs 25 crore this season with an average of Rs 1 crore for each event.”
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