Amandeep Johl Appointed CEO Of Professional Golf Tour Of India

Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) on Wednesday announced appointment of Amandeep Johl as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from January 2025.

A respected name in Indian golf, Johl brings extensive experience to his new role.

appointment comes alongside anor recent significant leership dition, with legendary cricketer Kapil Dev assuming role of PGTI President in June this year. Johl replaces Uttam Singh Mundy, who has essayed a key role in organisation since its inception.

Johl, who until recently was on PGTI board, will take charge from January 1. In interim period until December 31, he will be assisting Mundy in completing handover process.

Welcoming Johl's elevation to CEO, Kapil Dev said: "Amandeep has been on Indian and Asian golf circuit for nearly 34 years and it is just apt that somebody who is so entrenched in sport les PGTI.

"se are exciting times for golf in India and with Amandeep at helm, PGTI looks forward to strengning its presence, in India and around world." legendary all-rounder hailed outgoing CEO for his contribution to PGTI and Indian golf.

"Uttam Mundy's commitment and vision have been instrumental in establishing PGTI as premier professional golf tour in India, and his contributions are deeply appreciated," he said.

Johl, who holds a degree in mechanical engineering, has been an integral part of Indian golf since making it to junior Indian team in 1985 and four years later emerging as National amateur champion in 1989.

Since n, he has worn various hats, be it as a professional player on Asian and European Tours, national coach, a board member of PGTI and also as a founding member of Asian Tour (2004).

"I am thrilled and thank PGTI for entrusting me with this huge responsibility," remarked 55-year-old Johl.

"It is probably most important role of my golfing career," he said, ding, "I have big shoes to fill thanks to my dear friend, Uttam Mundy, who has been instrumental in laying a strong foundation for PGTI with his untiring efforts."