Four-Day Tournament Features INR 2 Crore Prize Purse at Beldih and Golmuri Courses
Key Points:
- Tournament scheduled from December 25-28 with 126 professional golfers participating
- Yuvraj Sandhu and Veer Ahlawat lead field of top Indian professionals
- Event marks return to original Tata Open identity after six years
JAMSHEDPUR – Tata Steel and Professional Golf Tour of India announced the tournament. The event runs from December 25-28. It offers INR 2 crore prize money.
The championship will be hosted across two venues. Beldih Golf Club serves as one location. Golmuri Golf Club completes the dual-venue setup.
A field of 126 professionals will compete. The stroke-play format includes four rounds. Each round consists of 18 holes exactly.
The top 50 players advance after two rounds. Ties are included in the cut. This determines the final field composition.
Round one splits the field equally. Half play at Beldih Golf Club initially. The other half starts at Golmuri simultaneously.
Round two sees venue switches implemented. Beldih players move to Golmuri next. However, Golmuri participants shift to Beldih correspondingly.
Rounds three and four follow unique routing. Leading groups tee off from Golmuri first. They complete first nine holes there.
Subsequently, players move to Beldih for completion. The second nine holes finish there. This creates a distinctive tournament format.
Yuvraj Sandhu leads the Indian contingent. He won the 2025 PGTI Order of Merit. Veer Ahlawat claimed the 2024 championship title.
Shaurya Bhattacharya confirmed his participation recently. Arjun Prasad joins the elite field. Moreover, Manu Gandas will compete as well.
Angad Cheema accepted his tournament invitation. Om Prakash Chouhan returns as former champion. Additionally, Ajeetesh Sandhu strengthens Indian representation.
Rashid Khan brings extensive experience nationally. Khalin Joshi rounds out top contenders. Chikkarangappa completes the notable Indian lineup.
N Thangaraja represents Sri Lanka prominently. Mithun Perera returns as previous winner. Both bring international competitive experience.
Md Siddikur Rahman leads Bangladesh’s challenge. Jamal Hossain accompanies him from Bangladesh. Stepan Danek travels from Czech Republic.
Koichiro Sato arrives from America specifically. Subash Tamang represents Nepal at Jamshedpur. Joshua Seale comes from Uganda internationally.
Former champions include multiple distinguished names. Mukesh Kumar won previously at Bistupur. Shamim Khan claimed victory once before.
Gurki Shergill adds another past winner. Kurush Heerjee leads the local challenge. Professional golfers from the region participate.
D B Sundara Ramam expressed organizational pride. He serves as Vice President Corporate Services. He also holds Jamshedpur Golf Captain position.
“Tata Steel believes in sport’s transformative power,” he said. The company supports emerging talent consistently. Excellence and community strengthening remain priorities.
The tournament reverts to original branding. It was Tata Open last in 2018. Between 2019-2024, it was Steel Tour Championship.
“Hosting this championship brings great pride,” Ramam added. The city’s golfing legacy runs deep. Competitive play and camaraderie are expected.
Amandeep Johl acknowledged Tata Steel’s commitment. He serves as CEO of PGTI. Indian golf receives unwavering support consistently.
“The Tata Open represents iconic tournament history,” Johl stated. The season finale adds special significance. It became 2025’s most anticipated event.
The stellar field competes for handsome purse. Rankings and playing cards are at stake. Pride drives the final season push.
Television coverage reaches nationwide audiences. Digital platforms extend overseas reach. On-site fans will witness thrilling competition.
Beldih Golf Course features long fairways. Golmuri offers boutique layout characteristics. Both courses are well-maintained meticulously.
The charming Dalma Hills provide backdrop. Lush greenery covers both venues beautifully. Golmuri disallows any margin for error.
The event concludes the 2025 season. Final rankings will be determined conclusively. Players make their last championship push.
