J&K Open Will Become an Annual PGTI Event in Early August

The move signals a push to grow Srinagar as a golf destination by opening a DP World joint-venture academy before next year's event with higher prize money.

Overview

The Jammu and Kashmir government and the Professional Golf Tour of India announced Friday that the J&K Open will be held every year in the first week of August as a regular PGTI stop.
Officials said they plan a world-class golf academy in a proposed joint venture with DP World and aim to have it open before the next tournament, though contract details and timelines are still being worked out.
PGTI commissioner Amrit Mathur praised Royal Springs Golf Course as exceptionally scenic and said the Srinagar event drew 132 players, including international competitors, which organizers say proves the venue's appeal.
J&K advisers said they will seek sponsors and raise prize money to attract stronger fields and to bid for larger national tournaments, but those steps depend on future approvals and funding commitments.
Local officials expect the annual event and the academy to widen access for school and college players, strengthen coaching pathways, and boost August tourism and seasonal jobs in Srinagar if the plans are implemented.