The agreement which promises closer coordination between both bodies in the future as well as mutual recognition was signed by PGTI President, Gautam Thapar WGAI President Mrs. Kavita Singh and Secretary General, WGAI Ms. Champika Nanda Sayal, at Gurugram.

Speaking at the occassion Thapar said, “This initiative in essence ensures that all professional golf in India and all professional golfers, both men and women, now stand united. We now seek to collectively work towards further raising the stature of the sport in the country. With broadened cooperation and more cohesion between the internationally-recognized PGTI and WGAI, the potential for growth in the future is immense.”

“The affiliation is the need of the hour as it strengthens the ties between PGTI and WGAI, both well-established bodies, on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit. This big development will go a long way in ensuring that Indian professional golf continues its upward graph. WGAI’s association with PGTI reiterates the fact that both organizations share the same vision and promote the same values,” added PGTI Joint President H R Srinivasan.

Putting forth her observation Kavita singh said “This agreement between WGAI & PGTI for exchange of information and ideas is an important milestone in the development of professional golf in India for both men and women.

The need for two like-minded bodies with similar goals to work together in the larger interests of the sport cannot be over-emphasized. I am happy that an idea which has been on the anvil for some time has finally culminated in an agreement today.” she said.

“This strategic affiliation between WGAI & PGTI is a master stroke, a moment made possible by the evolution in Indian Golf. The cooperation agreement is indeed momentous! It is in the best interests of professional golfers in India, both men and women, and augurs well for the future of the game,” observed Champika Nanda Sayal.