BT Golf Returns: PGTI and Business Today Tee Off 27th Season for India Inc
PGTI and Business Today partner for the 27th season of BT Golf, bridging the gap between professional sports and India's corporate leadership.
The intersection of corporate strategy and professional sport is getting a major boost as the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and Business Today announce the launch of the 27th season of BT Golf. In a high-profile preview event held at the Qutub Golf Course in New Delhi, the two entities revealed their shared vision to bring fresh energy to the game and expand its appeal among India's top corporate executives.
The announcement was marked by a pitch-and-putt session featuring cricketing legend and PGTI President Kapil Dev, alongside professional golfers and senior editors. The event served as a curtain-raiser for what is widely regarded as the premier golfing destination for CXOs, aiming to transform the visibility of the sport within the business community.
Bridging the Gap Between the Boardroom and the Green
This collaboration is a strategic merger of two powerhouses: Business Today’s extensive network within India's business ecosystem and the DP World PGTI’s professional tournament expertise. The goal is to move golf beyond its niche perception and drive mainstream visibility, encouraging business professionals to engage more deeply with the sport.
Kapil Dev, President of DP World PGTI, emphasized that the partnership is designed to introduce India Inc to the core values of the game. He noted that the discipline, patience, and sportsmanship inherent in golf are qualities that resonate strongly with corporate leadership.
"We aim to encourage India Inc to experience the discipline, patience, and sportsmanship that golf represents. It is encouraging to see Business Today and DP World PGTI working together to take the sport to a wider audience," said Kapil Dev.
A Legacy of Corporate Camaraderie
For nearly three decades, BT Golf has functioned as a unique platform where business meets the greens. Alok Nair, Chief Operating Officer of Business Today, highlighted that the platform has spent 27 years building a community of the sharpest minds across various industries, fostering a spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie.
Dinesh Bhatia, Group CEO of India Today Group, added that strengthening the tie-up with DP World PGTI is a commitment to expanding the horizons of Indian golf, making it more engaging for both sports enthusiasts and corporate leaders.
Opportunities for Professional Golfers
Beyond the corporate networking, the partnership offers significant advantages for professional athletes. Amandeep Johl, CEO of DP World PGTI, pointed out that the tournament provides a rare bridge for professional golfers to interact and build meaningful relationships with some of the most influential business leaders in the country.
Johl noted that the platform promotes the essential values of integrity and discipline while creating new opportunities for players to grow their professional networks.
Tournament Roadmap and Format
The 27th edition of BT Golf will continue its successful multi-city format, targeting major corporate hubs to ensure maximum participation. The organizers have also indicated that plans are already in motion to add more locations in the future to further scale the event's reach.
The season is set to kick off in Kolkata on October 31st at the historic Tollygunge Club, before moving across a total of eight cities.