The prestigious Tollygunge Club, Kolkata is all set to host the Protouch Junior Open 2026 – the first leg of the IGU East Zone Junior Feeder Tour.

With the practice round scheduled on Tuesday, April 7, above 95 budding golfers, whose spirit is built high, prepare to display their skills by playing a total of 36 holes over two consecutive rounds.

The golfers are divided into 5 age categories, namely:

1. A& B Boys (15-17 years)
2. A&B Girls (15-17 years)
3. B Boys (13-14 years)
4. B Girls (13-14 years)
5. C Boys (11-12 years)
6. C Girls (11-12 years)
7. D Boys (9-10 years)
8. D Girls (9-10 years)
9. E Boys (7-8 years)
10. E Girls (7-8 years)
11. F Boys & Girls (Under 7 years)

There is also a Special category.

While the participants of A&B Boys and Girls, B Boys & Girls, C Boys & Girls, and D Boys & Girls will play a total of 36 holes over two rounds, the participants of E Boys & Girls, F Boys & Girls and Special categories will play a total of 18 holes over two consecutive rounds.

The golfers will compete in three official rounds that count towards the World Amateur Golf Raking (WAGR) from April 8 to April 10.

Chairman and Managing Director, Keventer group, Mayank Jalan, said, “At Keventer, we are committed to fostering excellence by supporting platforms that nurture emerging talent. Our association with Protouch and the IGU East Zone Feeder Tour is a reflection of our belief in the power of sport to shape character, discipline, and future champions. Feeder tours such as these are instrumental in building a strong foundation for Indian golf, and we are proud to contribute to this journey of growth and aspiration”.

The IGU East Zone Junior Feeder Tour continues to foster and showcase the promising future stars of Indian golf. The tour’s education partner is The Champ for Life Academy. The outdoor media partner is Balaji Ads. Bisleri has come in as the water partner for this season. Keventer, Eastern India’s largest FMCG company, is the tour sponsor and provided players with juices and milkshakes. Additionally, Breathegolf, Indian Golf News (IGN) and Telegraph Online My Kolkata are the media partners for the tour. The tour is managed by Protouch Sports.