AGS announces 12th Golf Tournament, puts spotlight on golf tourism in tricity

Chandigarh, October 17, 2026: The Amateur Golfers Society (AGS) is all set to conduct the 12th AGS Golf Tournament, at Panchkula Golf Club on Sunday- October 18. The tournament is supported by Jia Diamonds, Altland Group, Global Warehousing, Olivaa Grand Infra and Panwar Dental.
A press conference was addressed at the Chandigarh Press Club, by AGS office-bearers to share details of the tournament. The press conference was addressed by Advocate Suresh K Gupta, Founder Trustee, AGS; Hukum Goyal, Chief Patron, AGS; S S Prasad, IAS (Retd.), former Home Secretary, Haryana and Sanjeev Goyal, IAAS, Patron, AGS. Mr. Khranshu Arora, MD, Altland Group was also  present in the press meet.
Advocate Suresh K Gupta, Founder Trustee, AGS informed that the 12th Edition will bring together 66 amateur golfers(men), the tournament will feature competition across three handicap categories – 0–9, 10–15, and 16 and above along with special contests in Longest Drive, Straightest Drive and Nearest to Pin. The competition is also within 4 Ball. Scheduled for October 18 at the lush green Panchkula Golf Club, the event will tee off at 6 am and conclude by noon, followed by a prize distribution ceremony in the evening.
“The Society is looking beyond the greens and fairways to a larger vision – building a stronger golfing culture, nurturing amateur talent and unlocking the region’s potential as a golf tourism destination. With the series of tournaments we aim to achieve these objectives,” said Advocate Gupta.
Advocate Gupta further said, “Our aim is to create a strong platform for amateur golfers where they can hone their skills, compete with fellow players and develop a lasting interest in the sport. AGS is working to make golf more accessible and strengthen its culture across the tricity. Moreover, we will facilitate anyone planning to learn or play golf from any place.”
Hukum Goyal, Chief Patron, AGS, said, “We want to expand the base of amateur golfers and create opportunities for both new entrants and experienced players to enjoy and excel in the sport.”
SS Prasad, IAS (Retd.), Patron, AGS, said, “Developing appropriate golfing infrastructure is essential for the long-term growth of the sport. Our vision includes establishing a dedicated AGS Golf Range to provide aspiring golfers with access to quality training.”
Sanjeev Goyal, IAAS, Patron, AGS, said, “The growing participation in our tournaments reflects the potential for golf to develop further in the tricity. We plan to create a residential training facility to support golfers.”
“All these efforts could help position the tricity as a golf tourism destination,” said Advocate Gupta.
It was informed that at the prize distribution ceremony on October 18; Rakesh Goyal, IRS, Chairman of the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), will be the Chief Guest. The tournament is supported by Jia Diamonds, Altland Group, Global Warehousing, Olivaa Grand Infra and Panwar Dental.