Telangana Golconda Masters 2026 to Feature 132 Golfers in Hyderabad from September 1 to 4

Hyderabad: The 12th edition of the Telangana Golconda Masters 2026 is set to bring top golfing talent to Hyderabad, with 132 professional golfers competing at the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) from September 1 to 4.

Organised by the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the tournament will offer a ₹1 crore prize purse and feature some of India’s leading professional golfers along with prominent international players.

The tournament was jointly announced by Jupally Krishna Rao, Telangana Minister for Prohibition & Excise, Tourism & Culture and Archaeology, and Kapil Dev, President of DP World PGTI, during a press conference at the Hyderabad Golf Association on Saturday.

Top Indian and International Golfers to Compete

The tournament will see participation from several leading Indian professionals, including Saptak Talwar, who currently leads the DP World PGTI Order of Merit. Other notable Indian golfers in the field include Honey Baisoya, Veer Ahlawat, Rashid Khan, Akshay Sharma and Om Prakash Chouhan.

The international field will include defending champion Jamal Hossain of Bangladesh, along with fellow Bangladeshi golfer Badal Hossain. Other international participants include Czech Republic’s Stepan Danek, Sri Lankan golfers N Thangaraja and Mithun Perera, Nepal’s Subash Tamang, Uganda’s Joshua Seale, and Japanese golfers Koichiro Ishika and Taiga Tanaka.

Hyderabad’s local challenge will be led by city-based professionals Mohd Azhar, Vishesh Sharma and Rupinder Singh Gill, who will look to make an impact on their home course.

Tournament Important for DP World India Championship Qualification

The Telangana Golconda Masters is also an important event in the Race to DP World India Championship, which determines the DP World PGTI’s No. 1 player for the season.

The competition will contribute to the DP World PGTI Order of Merit, with the top 24 players earning qualification for the season-ending DP World India Championship.

With the tournament carrying a ₹1 crore prize purse, the event is expected to attract significant attention from professionals competing for valuable ranking points and championship qualification.

Telangana Tourism Supports Major Golfing Event

The tournament is supported by Telangana Tourism, Hyderabad Golf Association, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, The Q Golf Studio by Playroot Golf, and several other partners.

Speaking at the announcement, Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao said the government was delighted to be associated with the 12th edition of the Telangana Golconda Masters and described it as an important event on India’s golfing calendar.

DP World PGTI President Kapil Dev welcomed the return of the tournament to Hyderabad and thanked Telangana Tourism and the Hyderabad Golf Association for their continued support.

Jasvinder Singh Birgi, Captain of the Hyderabad Golf Association, said the association was honoured to host the prestigious tournament and welcomed some of India’s finest golfing talent to its course.

Hyderabad Set to Host Four Days of Professional Golf

The Telangana Golconda Masters 2026 promises four days of competitive professional golf at the Hyderabad Golf Association. With a strong Indian contingent, international participation, a ₹1 crore prize purse and crucial DP World India Championship qualification points at stake, the tournament is expected to be one of the notable sporting events in Hyderabad during September.

Telangana Golconda Masters 2026: Key Details

• Tournament: Telangana Golconda Masters 2026
• Edition: 12th
• Dates: September 1–4, 2026
• Venue: Hyderabad Golf Association, Hyderabad
• Players: 132 golfers
• Prize Purse: ₹1 crore
• Organiser: DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI)
• Defending Champion: Jamal Hossain of Bangladesh
• Key Indian Player: Saptak Talwar
• Local Players: Mohd Azhar, Vishesh Sharma and Rupinder Singh Gill
• Qualification: Part of the Race to DP World India Championship