Field to feature leading Indian professionals Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, Shaurya Bhattacharya, Angad Cheema

New Delhi, July 29, 2026: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir through Jammu & Kashmir Tourism together with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the official sanctioning body of men’s professional golf in India, today jointly announced the fifth edition of the J&K Open. The tournament will be staged at the spectacular Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar, from August 4 – 7, 2026.

The total prize purse for the event has been raised from INR 50 lakh to INR 1 crore.

The J&K Open 2026 is supported by Event Title Partner J&K Tourism and Host Venue Royal Springs Golf Course. The tournament is also supported by DP World PGTI’s Umbrella Partner and global smart logistics provider DP World alongside Tour Partners Axis Bank, Amul, Amrutanjan Enerlyte, Campa, Air India Maharaja Club and Kalyani.

The field is set to feature leading Indian professionals including 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, defending champion Shaurya Bhattacharya and Angad Cheema, to name a few.

The tournament will also feature 14 foreign players from nine different countries. The foreign countries being represented at the event include USA, Japan, Czech Republic, Canada and Malaysia, to name a few.

Mr. Rashid Raina, JKAS, Deputy Director Tourism (Kashmir), Government of Jammu & Kashmir, said, “The Government of J&K is proud to support the J&K Open 2026 golf tournament at the iconic Royal Springs Golf Course, one of India’s finest golfing venues. The tournament not only reinforces Jammu & Kashmir’s reputation as a leading destination for golf tourism but also highlights our commitment to promoting high-quality sporting events that contribute to tourism growth and economic development. We are confident that the championship will attract widespread attention, further elevate the profile of Kashmir on the national sporting calendar and create memorable experiences for players and visitors alike.”

Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI, said, “The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India is delighted to return to the majestic Royal Springs Golf Course for the J&K Open 2026, a tournament that has become one of the most eagerly awaited stops on our schedule. We thank the Honourable Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Shri Omar Abdullah, Government of Jammu & Kashmir and J&K Tourism for their invaluable support in bringing this event back to Srinagar. J&K Open 2026 sets the tone for an exciting second half of the season. Jammu & Kashmir has consistently demonstrated its ability to host world-class sporting events, and the Robert Trent Jones II D

ning Jammu & Kashmir’s position as one of India’s premier golf destinations.”

Jammu and Kashmir is home to some of the top tourist destinations in the country. Kashmir, a valley where streams, lakes, flowers and fruits abound, is a place bestowed with the beauty of four seasons. The Valley presents a different view each season: The spectral spring, the sprawling summer, the crisp winters and the rustling autumn. Jammu, bestowed with enthralling scenic beauty amidst the proud mountain ranges exhibits all the qualities that make it a sought-after tourist destination.

The tournament is part of J&K Tourism’s great initiative of promoting golf tourism in the region. J&K is blessed with some spectacular golf courses such as Jammu Tawi Golf Course, Royal Springs Golf Course (Srinagar), Pahalgam Golf Course (Lidder Valley) and Gulmarg Golf Club. These courses provide a mesmerizing experience to golfers.

The Royal Springs Golf Course is ranked among the most beautiful courses in Asia. The course designed by Robert Trent Jones II has taken full advantage of the undulating foot spurs of the Zabarwan Mountains that descend onto the shores of the famed Dal Lake. The 6445 metres course at a par of 72, offers a challenge to all levels of players. The course designer has crafted out of the natural setting a combination of aesthetic delight and golfing pleasure.