Bhullar Calls PGTI Suspension Illegal, Alleges Move To Bar 17 From DP World India

Overview

• PGTI sent show‑cause notices described by players as provisional suspensions to 17 golfers for playing the IGPL Invitational at Jaypee Greens from September 17–19, which overlapped the PGTI Chennai Open.
• Bhullar wrote to the Governing Body calling the interim action "illegal" and "unauthorised" and claimed it was timed to make the players ineligible for the DP World India event on October 16–19, with entries closing September 25.
• He challenged the Disciplinary Action Committee’s authority to impose immediate suspensions without a hearing, cited the absence of documented deliberations, and warned he would seek legal remedies if denied entry.
• Players have mounted legal challenges in the Delhi High Court, with cases filed by Ranjeet Singh and Kapil Kumar and a petition by Sachin Baisoya, who also alleged unfair treatment over tee times and pro‑am obligations.
• PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl said members may play outside events that do not clash with the tour calendar, argued the policy protects sponsors, noted some players had received permission, and IGPL said it supports rules while championing player rights.