72 players from 14 countries to compete in India International Pitch & Putt Open
Four-day championship to be held at Tarudhan Valley in Haryana from November 12; 56 overseas players to take part
City Air News
Nov 4, 2026 02:14
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Chandigarh, November 4, 2026: India will host 72 players from 14 countries for the India International Pitch & Putt Open 2026, scheduled to be held at Tarudhan Valley in Nuh, near Manesar, from November 12 to 15.
The championship will feature 56 international players representing 13 countries, alongside 16 Indian participants. The event is expected to give a boost to Pitch & Putt golf in India and strengthen the country’s position as an emerging destination for international sporting events.
Supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, the tournament aims to promote India as a venue for global sporting competitions and encourage greater international participation in the sport.
Pitch & Putt, a shorter format of golf, is played in 47 countries and is governed internationally by the Federation of International Pitch and Putt Associations (FIPPA). The championship is expected to provide an opportunity for players from different countries to compete and exchange sporting experience.
Munish Arora, Founder-President of the Indian Pitch and Putt Association (IPPA), has been entrusted with the responsibility of developing the sport’s ecosystem across Asia in accordance with FIPPA’s rules and framework. The plans include expanding the sport’s reach, creating structured competition opportunities and exploring the possibility of an Asia Cup.
S K Sharma, IPA (Retd.), Chairman of the Society, and Puneet Singh, Chief Patron of the Society, welcomed the organisation of the international championship. They said the event would promote sporting cooperation, enhance India’s presence on the international sports map and encourage the growth of Pitch & Putt across Asia.
They also extended their best wishes for the successful conduct of the tournament, describing it as an important opportunity to bring international players together and create a platform for wider participation.
The organisers see the championship as a significant step towards building a sustainable Pitch & Putt ecosystem in India and expanding the sport’s presence across the Asian continent.
