Tripura Hosts First National Golf Event as CM Pledges Push for Permanent Course

Overview

• The Tripura Open was held at the BSF Salbagan course near Agartala as part of the Bharat Golf Mahotsav GFI Tour 2025.
• The tournament was jointly organised by the Tripura Golf Association and the TUSKER BSF Golf Club with support from the state government.
• Chief Minister Manik Saha pledged infrastructure upgrades to establish a permanent golf course and referenced a forthcoming five-star hotel.
• Saha said the venue was developed in a short time with necessary facilities, though some national golfers missed flights or arrived late.
• BSF and GFI officials said Tripura’s terrain suits golf and that the sport could lift tourism, hospitality and local real-estate values.