Image: The signing ceremony took place this morning, 12 March, at Aramco LIV Golf Singapore. From left: Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series; Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO of IGPL; Mani Indhar, Head of IGPL International Partnerships; IGPL Franchise Owner and tennis icon Leander Paes; Scott O’Neil, CEO of LIV Golf; and Ross Hallett, Head of Events, LIV Golf. Photo by LIV Golf.
SINGAPORE – In a move set to redefine the trajectory of professional golf in Southern Asia, the LIV Golf-backed International Series and the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) have officially announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration establishes a direct performance pathway, catapulting India’s elite golfers onto the global stage and offering a clear "ladder" to the highest levels of international competition.
The landmark agreement was formalized during the Aramco LIV Golf Singapore event, bringing together heavyweights from the worlds of golf, tennis, and cricket to witness a turning point for the sport in India.
The partnership is built on a meritocratic system designed to reward consistency and skill. Leading players in the IGPL rankings will now earn coveted spots in various International Series events throughout the season.
This exposure serves as more than just a tournament entry; it acts as a gateway to the broader LIV Golf ecosystem. High-performers on the International Series can secure spots in LIV Golf Promotions, the primary qualifying school for the lucrative LIV Golf League.
The announcement featured a high-profile lineup of sports executives and icons:
"India is a market with huge potential for the sport. Aligning IGPL with LIV Golf helps create a clearer ladder for talented players to test themselves internationally and inspire India’s next generation of golf stars."
— Scott O’Neil, CEO of LIV Golf
Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series, emphasized that the mission is to provide a "high-stakes environment" where emerging talent can sharpen their skills against the best in the business.
Mani Indhar of IGPL noted that the vision has always been to push Indian golf toward global standards, while IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy described the partnership as a "gamechanger" for the domestic talent pool.
For years, Indian golfers have faced significant hurdles in accessing international tours. By integrating the IGPL—which already benefits from the star power of legends like Leander Paes and Yuvraj Singh—directly into the International Series, the path to global recognition is no longer a maze, but a documented sprint.
| Feature | Impact on Indian Golfers |
| Ranked Entry | Top IGPL players get automatic spots in International Series events. |
| Global Exposure | Chance to compete on world-class courses against elite international fields. |
| The "LIV" Ladder | Potential to qualify for the LIV Golf League via the International Series Rankings. |
