Over 144 leading professionals will be seen in a action in the US$ 247,500 prize money Hero Indian open -the country’s National and flagship golf tournament , to be held between March 28-31, at the DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurugram.The winner will receive a cheque of US$ 382,500, the runner-up picking up US$ 247,500 and the third-place finisher pocketing US$ 140,850.

Apart from enhanced prize money ,the Hero Indian Open is returning to usher in a new era in Indian golf with several first-time incentives.

The 57th edition of the tournament will be a part of the Asian Swing bringing added benefits for the Swing Champion. It will be the second of five events comprising the Asian Swing as part of the new-look 2024 Race to Dubai.

While the entry list is yet to be closed, leading the field will be former champion Anirban Lahiri, who won in 2015, Shiv Kapur, three-time DP World Tour winner Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium and the new exciting talent Kazumi Kobori of New Zealand.

In a message Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorp Pawan Munjal, said, “For more than two decades, the Hero Indian Open has served as the cornerstone of Indian golf, embodying our nation’s golfing spirit with distinction. It brings me immense satisfaction to have played a guiding role in this esteemed national endeavor. Throughout its storied history, the tournament has been instrumental in elevating Indian golf and its players onto the global stage, showcasing our country’s talent and potential to the world. With the support of the IGU and DP World Tour, I am confident that we will continue to steer this prestigious event towards unprecedented levels of success and recognition. We extend our sincerest best wishes to all participating players, anticipating a week filled with exhilarating and world-class golf.”

Talking to media persons here Indian golf Union (IGU) President Brijinder Singh said “The Indian Golf Union, the proud organiser of country’s most prestigious golf event, is grateful to Hero MotoCorp and DP World Tour for their unwavering commitment and continuous support to Indian golf and our flagship event. We are thankful to DLF Golf and Country Club for hosting this prestigious tournament at their world class golf course.