New Delhi, Nov 9: Team Drive Squad surged ahead on the opening day of the second edition of the Qutab Golf League (QGL), taking the lead with a strong 22.5-point tally at the Qutab Golf Course (QGC), India's first public golf course.
The all-girls team Charlie's Angels followed in second with 18 points, while Icons secured the third position with 16 points. Defending champions Swinging Shers were placed fourth with 13.5 points after an action-packed opening day.
For Drive Squad, the trio of Bhavya Mann, Amit Ahuja, and Dhruv Kapoor each contributed 2.5 points, propelling their team to the top of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, Charlie's Angels were powered by standout performances from Yogita Bhalla and Rashi Mishra, who both earned 2.5 points each,
helping their side to a solid 18-point finish.
The 2025 edition of QGL will be staged across three prestigious golf courses - Qutab Golf Club, the Jack Nicklaus-designed Classic Golf Resort, and the Greg Norman-designed Jaypee Greens Golf Resort. The League spans five match days over four weeks, culminating in the Grand Finale on December 6, 2025, at the Qutab Golf Course.
Qutab Golf League 2025 - Day 1 Team Standings
| Position | Team | Points | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drive Squad | 22.5 | Bhavya Mann, Amit Ahuja, Dhruv Kapoor |
| 2 | Charlie's Angels | 18 | Yogita Bhalla, Rashi Mishra |
| 3 | Icons | 16 | Karan Chauhan, Keya Badugu, Vinamra Anand |
| 4 | Swinging Shers | 13.5 | Mehak Lohan |
The Qutab Golf League 2025 features 10 teams with a mix of seasoned and emerging golfers. Each team comprises 14 to 16 players, ensuring inclusivity through mandatory representation:
- 2 women golfers
- 1 junior (Under 18)
- 1 senior or Govt/Armed Forces player (60+)
Among the star names in action are Karan Chauhan, Keya Badugu, Yogya Bhalla, Zara Anand, Vinamra Anand (Icons); Mehak Lohan (Swinging Shers); and Ayesha Gupta (Ishum Eagles) - all ranked among the top players on the Indian Golf Union (IGU) Order of Merit.
The League follows a Round-Robin format for the first four match days before the Finals on December 6. Teams are divided into two groups of five, with players competing under a Matchplay format - Singles on the first two days and Doubles (Four Ball Better Ball) on the next two. Points earned (Win - 2, Tie - 1, Loss - 0, Bye - 0.5) will decide the finalists.
On the final day, two events will run concurrently:
- The Main Championship for the top 4 teams
- The Plate Championship for the remaining six
The QGL, conceptualised by Game of Life Sports (GOLS) founders Amit Kharbanda and Samant Sikka, and executed in partnership with Digraj Golf Inc. (DGI) - aims to create one of India's most engaging amateur golf leagues. The organisers are guided by the Apex Council, which includes Wg Cdr Arun Singh, Gaurav Ghei, and Avnish Dass.
With ₹23 lakh in prize money and multiple individual skill prizes, QGL 2025 promises to be a vibrant celebration of Indian golf, bringing together passion, competition, and camaraderie.
Qutab Golf League 2025 - Teams and Owners
| Team | Owner(s) |
|---|---|
| Charlie's Angels | Uma Charles |
| Swinging Shers | Tina Gandhi, Karan Datta, Jitender Sandhu, Devika Khosla |
| Icons | Amlan Bhattacharjya |
| Ishum Eagles | Karan Kapoor |
| Casual Gurus | Sanjeev Khurana, Sanjay Baweja |
| Vox Spartans | Sanjay Gupta, Goonmeet Singh Chauhan, A.S. Pasricha |
| Metro Legends | Aakashdeep Goyal |
| Albatross | Sandeep Bhatotia |
| Drive Squad | Sahil Dhawan, Jitinjot Singh |
| Ultimate Stix | Sundeep Verma |
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