The eagerly awaited first leg of the AVT Tour 2026-2027 is all set to be held at the Karnataka Golf Association, Bengaluru on June 9 and June 10.
With the practice round scheduled for June 8, a total of 116 golfers will compete over 36 holes in two consecutive rounds, a massive turnout considering there were 220-plus entries for the event.
This season is particularly festive as it marks the AV Thomas Group’s 100th anniversary, with numerous celebrations planned throughout the season.
The rounds will have Individual Gross categories divided by age group:
a. 50-54 years
b. 55-59 years
c. 60-64 years
d. 65-69 years
e. 70+ years
f. Ladies category.
Further, the golfers will also contest for Team Gross and Team NETT titles. For this, the teams must consist of golfers residing in the same city.
Top players such as last season’s champion David D’Souza, Sandeep Singh Sandhu, Gangesh Khaitan, Jehangir Tankariwala and Laxman Singh will be teeing off
The tour is sponsored by AVT Thomas Group. This event in KGA is sponsored by Atrimed Plant Science, Curapod, Marqland, and HDFC Bank. Titleist is the Equipment Partner of the tour. SING (Senior Indian National Golf) is the official tour managing association, and the event is being managed by Protouch Sports.