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In India golf was introduced by the British - golf championships in India are catching up

The first golf course is believed to be established by the British. Initially Indian golfers could not win titles at international arenas.

Thanks to the various championships played in India. This not only grooms young Indian players to international standards but also popularize the game.

Large number of tournaments and championships are held every year in India.

3 things you should know about Golf championships in india


  1. The tournaments are not played merely for earning huge money but to popularize the game in India. The prize money awarded to the tournaments played in India is low when compared to international tours. The golf Championships was introduced to improve professional golfing tournaments in India.

  2. Among the Championships played in India The Hero Honda Indian Open is the most prestigious golfing venture, established in 1964. US$1 million is the prize money.

  3. Various new tournaments are been hoisted in India. The Indian Masters is a new name in the list of Golf championships held in India. It was played for the first time in February 2008.

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