As emotions of cricket-lovers brewed up with the success of Indian Premier League (IPL), enthusiasm for Hockey too took a stand. And now the turn has arrived to cheer Golf fans. India is now set to have a franchise-based Golf Premier League (GPL).
Devised by local player Shiv Kapur, the new tournament comprises of eight teams of four players, all hired in an auction system, in a shortened format at the picturesque Aamby Valley golf course near Pune from Feb. 8-10.
The success of the IPL has already triggered a number of other Indian pro leagues like the Hockey India League (HIL) and there is talk of similar leagues in badminton, tennis and volleyball.