The picturesque venues, Beldih and Golmuri golf courses, are set to provide a breathtaking backdrop with the charming Dalma Hills. The meticulously maintained courses, with their distinct characteristics, promise to challenge the skills of the professional golfers of the country.
In a thrilling culmination to the 2023 Tata Steel PGTI season, the Tata Steel Group, in collaboration with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), is set to host the prestigious Tata Steel Tour Championship at the Beldih and Golmuri golf courses in Jamshedpur from December 21 to 24, 2023. With an unprecedented prize purse of INR 3 crore, the event promises to be a showcase of golfing excellence.
The tournament, a 72-hole stroke-play championship, will feature a stellar field of 75 professionals, making it one of the most anticipated events on the PGTI calendar. Among the notable names participating are Gaganjeet Bhullar (2020 champion), SSP Chawrasia, Manu Gandas (2022 Tata Steel PGTI Ranking champion), defending champion Chikkarangappa S, and the current 2023 Tata Steel PGTI Ranking leader, Om Prakash Chouhan.
The tournament serves as the season-ending event, with no cut applied, guaranteeing prize money for all participants. The innovative format includes a rotation between the Beldih and Golmuri golf courses for each half of the field, creating an exciting and dynamic playing experience.
D B Sundara Ramam, Jamshedpur Golf Captain, expressed excitement for the upcoming championship, stating, "Jamshedpur is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming Tata Steel Tour Championship. This year's tournament is poised to be an exhilarating conclusion to the 2023 season, featuring renowned golfers vying for the prestigious title."
Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI, acknowledged the longstanding association with Tata Steel and highlighted the significance of the tournament. "The Tata Steel Tour Championship 2023 promises a grand finale to the exciting 2023 season with some of India’s leading players being part of the star-studded field," said Mundy. He also thanked Tata Steel for their continued commitment to the growth of Indian professional golf.
As the excitement builds, the Tata Steel Tour Championship is not only a celebration of golfing prowess but also a platform that will determine the 2023 Tata Steel PGTI Ranking champion, with the coveted prize of a full card on the DP World Tour for the 2024 season.
