Legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev and main skilled providers agency, Grant Thornton Bharat, are all set to launch the second version of the Kapil Dev – Grant Thornton Invitational, offered by DLF, India’s premier {golfing} occasion.
Hosted at the most interesting course in the nation, the DLF Golf and Country Club, from twenty eighth November to third December 2023, the occasion is the pre-eminent fixture of the Indian golf calendar. Sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the first version in 2022 had luminaries from enterprise, sports activities and leisure teaming up with high skilled golfers, vying for victory.
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The match is even larger this 12 months, with a prize pool of INR 2 Crores, offering an unparalleled expertise of on-course hospitality, sporting actions and an array of social occasions.
Indian cricket legend and former captain Kapil Dev expressed his pleasure saying, “I am thrilled about the upcoming Kapil Dev – Grant Thornton Invitational, building upon the success of last year’s hit event. My heartfelt thanks to Grant Thornton for sharing my vision of growing golf in India, and to DLF for hosting this spectacular event. As we embark on the second edition, anticipation is high, and excitement is double! Looking forward to making this edition another milestone in the exciting journey of growing professional golf in our country.”
Vishesh C. Chandiok, CEO, Grant Thornton Bharat, stated, “Our vision is to build an inclusive ecosystem of the various communities that shape a better India across government, business, finance, and of course, sports. The second Kapil Dev -Grant Thornton Invitational, a PGTI event with prize money of INR 2 Crores at the DLF Golf and Country Club, is a premier and unique event that furthers this vision like no other.”
The spotlight of this 12 months’s occasion is the introduction of the distinctive 36-gap Pro-Am Team Championship. Following Round 2, professionals who make the lower and high Indian Women execs, specifically invited for the event, will likely be paired into groups, competing in the workforce championship alongside the skilled championship. The match will function the participation of high Indian and worldwide cricket legends, who will play the workforce championship on Saturday, 2nd December, and the professional-am on Sunday, third December, including an thrilling dynamic to the total match.
Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI, stated, “After an extremely successful first edition last year, the Kapil Dev – Grant Thornton Invitational, presented by DLF has been one of the most eagerly awaited events on the PGTI this season. We thank our Vice President Mr. Kapil Dev and Mr. Vishesh Chandiok, CEO, Grant Thornton Bharat, for being the driving force behind the event. We also thank Grant Thornton Bharat, DLF and all other event partners for partnering with PGTI and making a significant contribution towards the growth of Indian professional golf. This year the enhanced prize purse coupled with the involvement of amateurs in Rounds 3 and 4, sets the stage for a fascinating week of golfing action at the world-class DLF Golf and Country Club.”
Tusch Daroga, Vice President, DLF Golf and Country Club, stated, “We are delighted to host the prestigious Kapil Dev – Grant Thornton Invitational, presented by DLF, for the second successive year. An increased prize purse, the Team Championship and the many off-course events planned through the week, promise to make this a memorable event for players, our members and invited guests. I wish the players the very best and thank Mr. Kapil Dev and Grant Thornton Bharat for putting up another spectacular tournament.”
In its second version, this match serves as a catalyst for the sport of golf. Through this endeavour, Grant Thornton is actively selling variety and inclusion in enterprise and sports activities, in direction of shaping a Vibrant Bharat.
