Tour CEO Amandeep Johl presents the owner’s jacket to Mukesh Sharma of UP Prometheans on Monday. Also in the frame are (left to right) Amit Kharabanda of Game of Life Sports, PGTI president Kapil Dev and league commissioner Amrit Mathur.
By Rahul Banerji
Noida-based UP Prometheans were on Monday named as the first franchise of the PGTI’s ‘72 The League’, which tees off at three Delhi-NCR venues next month.
UP Prometheans is owned by Prometheus School founded in 2019 with the vision of nurturing the next generation of global leaders through world-class education and holistic development.
Welcoming the franchise, PGTI president Kapil Dev said,“It’s great to see the UP Prometheans being added to the league. It will create a buzz as excitement builds towards the start of the league.
“We extend our congratulations and best wishes to UP Prometheans for a fantastic opening season.”
Speaking on the association, Prometheus Schooo founder and CEO Mukesh Sharma said,“We are delighted to be associated with PGTI”s ‘72 The League’.
“Golf in India is at an exciting inflexion point, and this league represents a unique platform to nurture talent while elevating the level of the sport.
Long-term aim
“This franchise aligns strongly with our vision and reflects a long-term commitment to the growth of Indian golf and emerging athletes.”
‘72 The League’ will feature city-based franchises, each made up of 10 professional players, selected through a player auction scheduled for January 31.
Golfers from the PGTI circuit will be part of the player pool, creating one of the largest competitive platforms Indian professional golf has ever seen.
The league has been launched in partnership with Game of Life Sports and will commence on February 21, with the finals scheduled for March 6.
The inaugural season will be staged at the Classic Golf & Country Club, Jaypee Greens Golf Course, and Qutab Golf Course.
The League will feature a fast-paced, high-impact match-play format, designed specifically for television and digital platforms.
Also on the cards are Pro-Ams, immersive fan zones, live entertainment, exclusive behind-the-scenes digital content, and premium broadcast production.
Also read: PGTI launches its ’72 The League’ with six teams in season one
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