Hero Indian Open from March 19

New Delhi: A strong Indian contingent comprising numerous European and Asian Tour champions will take on an equally strong international star cast as the 56th edition of the Hero Indian Open (HIO) tees off next month.

The flagship event of Indian golf — which is also the longest-running international event in India — will be held between March 19 and 22, and carry a prize purse of $1.75 million.

This will be the 15th successive edition to be sponsored by motorcycle market leader Hero MotoCorp, who took over the title sponsorship in 2005. It also marks the 25th year of Hero MotoCorp’s association with golf.

Almost all top Indian golfers, including former champions such as SSP Chawrasia (2016 and 2017), Anirban Lahiri (2015) and three-time winner Jyoti Randhawa (2000, 2006 and 2007), will be seen in action in this edition of the Hero Indian Open. Proven and established champions such as Shiv Kapur, Rashid Khan, Rahil Gangjee, Shubhankar Sharma and many others will also be in the fray at Gary Player layout at the gorgeous DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram. IANS

Also Read: Hero Indian Super League: FC Goa pip Mumbai City FC

Also Watch: Closing Ceremony of National Level Campaign on “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan” by Railway Childline