Kapil Dev: Golf can match IPL; PGTI launches '72 The League'

• PGTI President Kapil Dev advocated for promoting sports beyond cricket, hoping golf can achieve success similar to the IPL.
• PGTI, in partnership with Game of Life Sports, launched '72 The League', India's first Exclusive National Professional Golf League.
• The league aims to elevate golf in India, featuring city-based franchises with 10 professional players selected via auction in January 2026.
• The inaugural season of '72 The League' will run from February 21 to March 6, 2026, across three Delhi NCR golf venues.
• The league will utilize a match play format and include Pro-Am events, fan zones, and entertainment to engage audiences.

Why It Matters: India's first professional golf league, '72 The League', seeks to mainstream the sport.