Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield Named Hospitality Partner for Bengaluru Open 2025 at Karnataka Golf Association
The Bengaluru Open 2025 returned for its fourth edition, with Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield as the official hospitality partner. The tournament was played at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) and featured 126 golfers.
Vivek Sharma, General Manager, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, said, “We are delighted to partner with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), an institution that has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of golf in the country. At Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, we take pride in creating enriching experiences that go beyond hospitality, and this association reflects our commitment to supporting sporting excellence. With PGTI’s global recognition and stature under the leadership of Padhma Bhushan Kapil Dev, we were honoured to welcome players, officials, and guests, and to contribute meaningfully to an event that celebrates talent, discipline, and the spirit of the game.”
The field included Indian professionals such as Arjun Prasad, Shaurya Bhattacharya, Udayan Mane, Angad Cheema, defending champion Abhinav Lohan and Viraj Madappa.
The local line-up featured Bengaluru-based golfers Rahil Gangjee, Khalin Joshi, Chikkarangappa S, Akshay Neranjen and others, along with amateurs Tanish R Gowda and Siddharth Paruthi. Prominent international participants included players from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy and the United States.
A S Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil, said, “IndianOil is proud to power the Bengaluru Open 2025 Golf Championship, a premier stage for golfing excellence and sportsmanship. We extend our best wishes for its grand success.”
Adith Kumar Bhandari, President, KGA, said, “It was a matter of great pride and honour for the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) to once again host the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Pro Championship – Bengaluru Open 2025 at our esteemed golf course. The return of the PGTI to KGA after two years, and more significantly, the return of the prestigious Bengaluru Open to our course after a gap of six years, was a moment of celebration for all of us at KGA.”
“This year, we were proud to welcome players from all over India and foreign countries, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy, the USA – a testament to the growing global stature of the tournament and our course. At KGA, we consistently strive to offer the best playing conditions for the sport. Our championship course has been prepared with the utmost care and is, as always, maintained in pristine condition to challenge and inspire every golfer who tees off here. On behalf of the Karnataka Golf Association, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all participating players.”
Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI, said, “We extend our gratitude to Powered by Partner IndianOil, Associate Partner Britannia and Hospitality Partner Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, for supporting the Bengaluru Open, which returned on the PGTI schedule after a six-year gap. IndianOil, celebrating 25 years of its flagship professional golf event later this year, underscores its commitment to the elevation of professional golf in India by strengthening its presence on the PGTI with a multi-event association this season. As the PGTI returns to the world-class KGA after two years, with India’s best talent in action and we were treated to a fascinating week of golf.”
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