The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), India’s pioneering co-ed franchise-based golf league offering equal prize money for men and women, will make its highly anticipated international debut at the prestigious The Els Club in Dubai from December 8–10, 2025.
Launched in India with a vibrant, T20-cricket-inspired team format that mixes professional and amateur golfers, the IGPL has quickly earned attention for its fast-paced matches, strong team identities, and commitment to inclusivity and entertainment. The move to Dubai represents the league’s first major step toward becoming a global property.
The event is spearheaded by league icon and long-time Dubai resident Shiv Kapur, who will host the tournament, with full backing from co-founder and brand ambassador Yuvraj Singh, the former Indian cricket superstar, and CEO Uttam Singh Mundy, a respected figure in Indian golf administration.
A strong field of India’s top professionals will compete, including:
The IGPL enjoys official support from the Indian Golf Union (IGU) and the Women’s Golf Association of India (WGAI), reinforcing its role in developing Olympic-pathway athletes.
Shiv Kapur, who has called the UAE home for many years, said: “Going international has been part of the vision from day one. There’s no better place to start than Dubai and The Els Club — world-class facilities in my second home. We can’t wait to bring the energy, camaraderie, and competitive spirit of IGPL to the UAE golfing community.”
CEO Uttam Singh Mundy added: “The UAE has rapidly become one of the world’s premier golf destinations. Hosting our inaugural international edition here is a landmark moment in our journey to take IGPL worldwide.”
General Abdullah Al Hashimi, President of the Emirates Golf Federation, welcomed the initiative: “This expansion is a significant milestone for golf in Asia. It highlights the sport’s accelerating growth across the continent and further establishes the UAE as a global centre for elite talent, innovation, and top-tier competition.”
With its innovative franchise model, star-studded Indian line-up, and a venue synonymous with excellence, the IGPL Dubai edition promises to deliver a fresh, high-energy golf spectacle to one of the world’s premier sporting cities.
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