NEW DELHI: The fourth edition of the JK Open will be held at the Jammu Tawi Golf Course from October 23–26, the PGTI announced on Thursday.
The tournament is supported by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism. It’s a part of JK Tourism’s initiative to promote golf tourism in the region.
The top Indian professionals participating in the event include Angad Cheema, Shaurya Binu, Yashas Chandra, Abhinav Lohan, Olympian Udayan Mane and Saarthak Chhibber.
The foreign challenge will be led by Czech Republic’s Stepan Danek and American Dominic Piccirillo.
“It’s a great initiative to have foreign golfers compete in the domestic Indian event. The prize money is great and a win-win situation for all,” PGTI CEO Uttam Mundi said.
Vivekanand Rai, Director Tourism – Jammu, said there are no security concerns for the players and officials and the apprehension is just a perception associated with the name Jammu and Kashmir.
“It’s absolutely safe and sound. The tournament is now an essential on J and K’s tourism calendar,” he said.
Abhinav Lohan said the sport of golf needs more eyeballs and support.
“We need more awareness. It’s no more an elite’s sport. It needs more support from the corporate world and media. India is cricket centric and other sports get overshadowed,” said Lohan who is at number eight in the PGTI order of merit.
