Amandeep Johl appointed CEO of PGTI

Amandeep Johl has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), effective in January 2025.

Amandeep, who replaced Uttam Singh Mundy, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

The 55-year-old will assume the charge on January 1. In the interim period until December 31, he will assist Mundy in completing the handover process.

Amandeep has been an integral part of Indian golf since making it to the junior Indian team in 1985. He became the national amateur champion in 1989.

He wore many hats, be it as a professional player on the Asian and European Tours, a national coach, a board member of the PGTI and a founding member of the Asian Tour (2004).

Reacting to his appointment as the new CEO, he said, "I am thrilled and thank the PGTI for entrusting me with this huge responsibility."

"It is probably the most important role of my golfing career," he said, adding, "I have big shoes to fill thanks to my dear friend, Uttam Mundy, who has been instrumental in laying a strong foundation for the PGTI with his untiring efforts."

Welcoming Amandeep, Kapil Dev, the PGTI president, said, "Amandeep has been on the Indian and Asian golf circuit for nearly 34 years and it is just apt that somebody who is so entrenched in the sport leads the PGTI. These are exciting times for golf in India and with Amandeep at the helm, the PGTI looks forward to strengthening its presence, in India and around the world."

He also hailed the outgoing CEO for his contribution to PGTI and Indian golf.

"Uttam Mundy's commitment and vision have been instrumental in establishing PGTI as the premier professional golf tour in India, and his contributions are deeply appreciated," he said.