Green Fuels Maritime Invitational, 10th leg of IGPL Season 2, starts Tuesday in Visakhapatnam
Gaganjeet Bhullar, Pukhraj Singh Gill and Aryan Roopa Anand will headline the Green Fuels Maritime Invitational, the 10th leg of Season 2 of the Indian Golf Premier League, which begins on Tuesday at the East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam.
The Green Fuels Maritime Invitational is being presented by Vizag Dolphins Golf Club and is the tenth stop of IGPL’s second season at East Point Golf Club. The field includes a mix of established professionals and emerging players, and Pukhraj Singh Gill has recently sealed his Asian Tour card. Tournament organisers say weather — including recent rains and a cyclone last week — could affect play.
Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO of IGPL, said, "We are hopeful of play beginning tomorrow (on Tuesday), but the final call will be taken in the morning depending whether it rains overnight. However, we are confident of having 54 holes as weather later in the week is expected to be better." Organisers have therefore scheduled a morning assessment to confirm the start. Recent local rains and last week's cyclone have added an additional consideration for course and scheduling decisions.
The entry list comprises 60 professionals overall, supported by a contingent of 10 women professionals and six amateurs. Organisers say the composition of the field will give experienced campaigners and younger players an opportunity to compete against a varied group. The inclusion of women professionals and amateurs is presented by IGPL as part of its stated goal of giving all golfers a chance to test themselves in a competitive atmosphere.
Recognised women players in the field include Sneha Singh, Vidhatri Urs and Jasmine Shekar. The tournament will also feature past IGPL winners and other established names. The presence of multiple winners and experienced professionals is expected to raise the level of competition for those seeking to move up the professional ranks.
Gaganjeet Bhullar’s entry is noted by organisers as an important benchmark for younger players aiming to establish themselves in professional golf. The event will pit established names against emerging talents in a 60-professional field. Tournament organisers and participants will await the morning decision on whether play can begin as scheduled.
Organisers will make a final call on starting play in the morning depending on whether it rains overnight, and they are confident the event can comprise 54 holes if weather improves later in the week, Uttam Singh Mundy said.