Stephen Gallacher of Scotland poses with the trophy and Pawan Munjal of HERO during the final round on day four of the Hero Indian Open at the DLF Golf & Country Club
The Hero Indian Open has set a Feb 24-27 date on the European Tour’s Calendar in 2022. The 56th edition of the longest running annual international event in any sport in India saw a two-year absence (2020 and 2021) due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Although the dates are confirmed, the venue has not yet been announced but is likely to be at DLF Golf & Country Club, where it has been held for several years. Also the actual feasibility of the event going ahead on the planned dates will depend on travel regulations in place closer to the date and the willingness of foreign players to make the trip to India.
This is the 15th consecutive year that Hero MotoCorp – the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, and one of the biggest corporate promoters of multi-disciplinary sports around the world, is supporting the tournament.
The event promoted by Indian Golf Union (IGU) was first played in 1964 and the last Indian to win it was SSP Chawrasia who scored wins in 2016 & 2017.
Keith Pelley, European Tour Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Hero Indian Open back to the European Tour in 2022 and thank everyone involved in staging the 56th edition of this historic tournament. As ever, I must mention Hero MotoCorp and Dr. Pawan Munjal for the unwavering support to this event, particularly during these difficult times. Dr. Munjal’s vision and commitment to our sport through a variety of unique initiatives is second to none, and we look forward to working together on India’s national open once again. We must also acknowledge the owners of this great event, the Indian Golf Union (IGU), for their hard work in continuing to grow the game of golf in India.”
Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman & CEO, Hero MotoCorp, said, “It truly gives me immense pleasure to announce that we are back with the Hero Indian Open. The 2022 edition of the Hero Indian Open marks the 15th consecutive year of our support to the country’s national open that has always provided the platform to golfers from around the world to showcase their talent and go on to make a career for themselves on the international circuit. I thank the European Tour and the IGU for their continued support of this event.“
Lt Gen D Anbu (Retd), President of the Indian Golf Union, said; “The Hero Indian Open is the most prestigious professional event in India. Since its inception in 1964, the Hero Indian Open has grown and matured and today epitomises golf in India. In its 56th edition in 2022, it continues to be the country’s flagship event. We are extremely grateful to Hero MotoCorp and European Tour for their continued support and look forward to a fraternal relationship between Hero MotoCorp, European Tour and Indian Golf Union in the years ahead.”
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