Dhruv D. Patodia leads the Patna Junior Masters Cup 2026 – Leg 2 of the IGU East Zone Junior Feeder Tour, which is being held at the Patna Golf Club, from April 18 to April 19.
Over 30 junior golfers will be seen playing two great rounds of golf over 36 holes with great spirit and enthusiasm at the Patna Golf Club. The participants are divided into the following age categories:
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)
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, and F Boys & Girls will play a total of 18 holes over two consecutive rounds.
In Category C Boys, Dhruv D. Patodia shot an 85, and currently tops his category, followed by Taksh Pandey and Pralaksh Praleya, who lay second and third respectively in the C Boys category.
Duaa Singh currently tops category D Girls, followed by Aarohi Trivedi and Advika Agarwal, who lay second and third respectively in their category.
The participants of E Boys and F Boys and Girls played 9 holes on the first round. Anuraj Kushwa scored a 43 and leads E Boys.
Meanwhile, Miraan Dwiz shot a 47 and currently leads category F Boys and Girls.
The tournament is held at Patna Golf Club, a venue with a rich legacy. Notably, it hosted the inaugural edition of the IGU East Zone Junior Feeder Tour in 2018. This year, the course is expected to be in pristine condition, having recently hosted a PGTI tournament from 24th to 26th March 2026.
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, and Indian Golf News (IGN) are the media partners for the tour. The tour is managed by Protouch Sports.