The Trident Group and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) have announced the inaugural Trident Open Golf Tournament. The event will be held at the Chandigarh Golf Club from November 11 to 14, 2025, with a prize purse of INR 1 crore. It follows the Am-Am and Pro-Am events that took place on November 8 and 9.
Supported by the title sponsor Trident Group, the tournament highlights the company’s dedication to promoting sports and excellence. Led by Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman, the group operates globally with headquarters in Ludhiana, Punjab. Trident has a strong presence in Textiles, Paper (Wheat Straw-based) and Chemicals, with major manufacturing units in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.
Among the Indian professionals competing are Yuvraj Sandhu, Arjun Prasad, Shaurya Bhattacharya, Angad Cheema, Om Prakash Chouhan, and Manu Gandas. Additionally, the Chandigarh Tricity will be represented by Jairaj Singh Sandhu, Akshay Sharma, Ravi Kumar, Abhijit Singh Chadha, and Umed Kumar, who recently topped the PGTI NEXGEN Order of Merit.
The international field includes Sri Lankans N Thangaraja and K Prabagaran, Bangladesh’s Jamal Hossain and Md Siddikur Rahman, as well as players from the USA, Nepal, Italy, and Uganda. Notably, Shubham Jaglan, a former India No. 1 in the junior category, will make his PGTI debut after representing his college team in the United States.
This 72-hole stroke-play tournament will feature 126 players, including 123 professionals and three amateurs. After the first two rounds, the top 50 players and ties will continue for the final 36 holes.
Leaders Speak
Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chairman, Trident Group, said:
“We are proud to launch the first Trident Open Golf Championship in partnership with PGTI under the guidance of Kapil Dev Ji. This tournament reflects Trident’s deep belief in supporting sports and inspiring excellence. Golf embodies precision, focus, and integrity—values we hold close at Trident. Hosting it at the Chandigarh Golf Club, known as the ‘Nursery of Indian Golf,’ is a privilege.”
Mr. Kapil Dev, President, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), stated:
“Partnering with Trident Group for the Trident Open marks a major milestone for Indian golf. This collaboration promotes professional opportunities and builds enthusiasm for the sport nationwide. The Chandigarh Golf Club, with its legacy of producing champions, is the perfect venue for this event.”
Mr. Ravibir Singh, President, Chandigarh Golf Club, added:
“It is an honor to host the first edition of the Trident Open. We appreciate Trident Group’s contribution to Indian golf. This event gives fans in the Tricity a chance to witness top-level competition on our historic greens.”
