Inaugural Boulders Classic golf tournament in Hyderabad from April 14
DP World PGTI makes its debut at Boulder Hills Golf Country
Hyderabad: The inaugural Boulders Classic will be jointly staged by Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club and the DP World PGTI, the official governing and sanctioning body of men's professional golf in India, at the iconic Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club from April 14 to April 17.
The DP World PGTI makes its debut at the magnificent Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club with the staging of the Rs 1 crore Boulders Classic.
The tournament will witness participation of 132 professional golfers from across India and from overseas, making it one of the most competitive and anticipated events on the DP World PGTI calendar.
Played in a Stroke Play Format, the championship promises high-quality golfing action and intense competition among the country's top talent.
PGTI thanks its umbrella partner DP World, a global logistics leader, as well as its Tour Partne Axis Bank, Amul, Amrutanjan Enerlyte, Campa, Golf Plus Monthly and Golf Design India, for contributing to the growth and promotion of professional golf in India.
The tournament is supported by venue partners Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club and T Golf Foundation, associate partner Casagrand, Hospitality partner Novotel and HICC and F&B Partners Fusion 9 and Artistry.
The field will be headlined by India's international stars Shubhankar Sharma (two-time DP Worl Tour winner) and Yuvraj Sandhu (DP World Tour regular and 2025 DP World PGTI Order of Merit champion). The other leading Indian names participating are 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, Honey Baisoya and Ajeetesh Sandhu, to name a few.
The leading foreign player at the event is Sri Lankan N Thangaraja. There are 20 foreign players participating from 10 different countries.
The local challenge will be led by Hyderabad-based professionals Mohd Azhar, Vishesh Sharma, Syed Safdar Hussain, SNLG Varam Raju, Sumit Kotwal and Anirudh Kamireddypalli.
Welcoming the DP World PGTI players, NRN Reddy, President & CEO ' TGolf Alliance and O&M Partner ' Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, shared: 'We are delighted to host the PGTI Boulders Classic 2026, a tournament that brings together the finest professional golfers in the country. We believe such tournaments not only enhance competitive excellence but also position Hyderabad as a key hub for professional golf in India.'
The Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, known for its world-class 18-hole championship course and scenic layout, continues to strengthen its position as a premier destination for national and international golfing events. The hosting of the PGTI Boulders Classic further reinforces Hyderabad's growing stature in India's golfing ecosystem.
Expressing happiness in hosting the event. Madhusudhan Rao, CFO & Business Head ' Emaar Properties, Hyderabad, added: 'It is a matter of pride for us at Emaar to see Boulder Hills hosting a marquee PGTI event. The course, infrastructure, and overall ecosystem here provide an ideal platform for professional tournaments of this scale. We are confident that the PGTI Boulders Classic 2026 will deliver an exceptional experience for players, partners, and golf enthusiasts alike.'
Kapil Dev, President, Professional Golf Tour of (PGTI), said, 'The inaugural Boulders Classic is a landmark addition to the DP World PGTI calendar. Bringing a professional tournament to Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club for the very first time is in line with our objective of exploring new venues and thus creating more playing opportunities for our professionals. This venue, with its distinctive layout and world-class facilities, promises a compelling test for our players and an engaging experience for fans..'
Amandeep Johl, CEO, Professional Golf Tour India(PGTI), said, 'We are delighted to announce the launch of the Boulders Classic 2026 at the magnificent Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, a venue that makes its debut on the DP World PGTI schedule this season. This partnership reflects our continued commitment to expanding the reach of professional golf in India by bringing tournaments to world-class destinations. Boulder Hills offers a challenging and visually stunning layout that we believe will test the skills of our players and provide a memorable experience for fans and participants alike.'
Speaking to the media, Harish Muthyalachetty, Zonal Head Marketing, Casagrand, said, "At Casagrand, our endeavour has always been to craft aspirational living experiences driven by design excellence, quality, and customer-first thinking. Our association with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) at the Boulder Classic is a natural extension of this philosophy."
Tournament Schedule
' April 12 (Sunday): Pro-Am Event (Professionals & Amateurs Play Together)
' April 13 (Monday): Practice Round for Professionals
' April 14'17 (Tuesday'Friday): Main Tournament Rounds
' April 17 (Friday): Prize Presentation
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