Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield Joins PGTI as Hospitality Partner for the Bengaluru Open 2025 at KGA

Bengaluru, October 10, 2025: The Bengaluru Open 2025 returned for its fourth edition after a six-year gap, supported by Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield as the hospitality partner. Powered by IndianOil, this was played at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA).

The event witnessed participation from126 golfers including 124 professionals and two amateurs. The leading Indian professionals in the field included Arjun Prasad (currently No. 2 in the PGTI Order of Merit), Shaurya Bhattacharya, Udayan Mane, Angad Cheema, defending champion Abhinav Lohan and Viraj Madappa, to name a few. The tournament carried a prize purse of INR 1 crore. The Pro-Am event will be played today on October 11th.

The local challenge was led by Bengaluru-based professionals Rahil Gangjee, Khalin Joshi, Chikkarangappa S, Akshay Neranjen, Manoj S, Mari Muthu R and Varun Muthappa, to name a few. The two local amateurs in the field were Tanish R Gowda and Siddharth Paruthi.  

The prominent foreign names competing included Sri Lankans N Thangaraja and K Prabagaran, Bangladeshis Jamal Hossain and Badal Hossain, Italy’s Federico Zucchetti, Nepal’s Subash Tamang and American Koichiro Sato.

Mr. Vivek Sharma, General Manager, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield on this wonderful association, said, “We are delighted to partner with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), an institution that has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of golf in the country. At Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, we take pride in creating enriching experiences that go beyond hospitality, and this association reflects our commitment to supporting sporting excellence. With PGTI’s global recognition and stature under the leadership of Padhma Bhushan Kapil Dev, we were honoured to welcome players, officials, and guests, and to contribute meaningfully to an event that celebrates talent, discipline, and the spirit of the game.”

Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield is Marriott International’s flagship property in Bengaluru, strategically located in the heart of Whitefield with seamless metro connectivity and close proximity to the city’s major tech parks, business districts, and industrial hubs. The hotel features 520 thoughtfully designed rooms, including a leading inventory of twin rooms and one-bedroom suites, along with five distinctive dining venues. A preferred destination for MICE in South India, the hotel offers expansive and versatile event spaces, including compact meeting rooms, large-format banquet halls, and a scenic lawn on the second floor. With proven expertise in executing large-scale events and outdoor corporate gatherings, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield combines elevated hospitality with a commitment to excellence in every guest experience.

Mr. A S Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil, said, “IndianOil is proud to power the Bengaluru Open 2025 Golf Championship, a premier stage for golfing excellence and sportsmanship. We extend our best wishes for its grand success.”

Mr. Adith Kumar Bhandari, President,KGA, said, “It was a matter of great pride and honour for the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) to once again host the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Pro Championship – Bengaluru Open 2025 at our esteemed golf course. The return of the PGTI to KGA after two years, and more significantly, the return of the prestigious Bengaluru Open to our course after a gap of six years, was a moment of celebration for all of us at KGA.”

“This year, we were proud to welcome players from all over India and foreign countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Italy, the USA – a testament to the growing global stature of the tournament and our course. At KGA, we consistently strive to offer the best playing conditions for the sport. Our championship course has been prepared with the utmost care and is, as always, maintained in pristine condition to challenge and inspire every golfer who tees off here. On behalf of the Karnataka Golf Association, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all participating players.”

Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, PGTI, said, “We extend our gratitude to Powered by Partner IndianOil, Associate Partner Britannia and Hospitality Partner Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, for supporting the Bengaluru Open which returned on the PGTI schedule after a six-year gap. IndianOil, celebrating 25 years of its flagship professional golf event later this year, underscores its commitment to the elevation of professional golf in India by strengthening its presence on the PGTI with a multi-event association this season. As the PGTI returns to the world-class KGA after two years with India's best talent in action and we were treated to a fascinating week of golf.”

The Bengaluru Open 2025 was a spectacular celebration of skill, passion, and sportsmanship, bringing together some of the finest golfing talent from India and abroad. With the collective support of IndianOil, the Karnataka Golf Association, and Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, the tournament reinforced Bengaluru’s position as a leading destination for premier sporting events.