- Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Qualifying School 2026
- Winner: MD Nawab 71, 71 (142)
- T2: Marvin Kibirige –71, 73 (144)
- T2: Aryav Shah (Amateur) – 71, 73 (144)
Uganda’s professional golfer Marvin Kibirige completed the first stage of the 2026 Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Qualifying School in second place.
Kibirige was just a single shot behind winner MD Nawab after 36 holes played at the Kensville Golf & Country Club in Ahmedabad city, India.
45-year-old Nawab of Patna scored 1-under 143 in two rounds (71 and 72) as two golfers Kibirige and an amateur, Aryav Shah tied with 144 apiece (71 and 73).
My chipping and putting stood out over the last two days. I was also quite accurate with my iron shots. My chip-in from the bunker for a birdie on the closing 18th today summed up the week for me. I would like to credit my elder brother and mentor Md Islam for helping me improve my game. I also thank my good friend and fellow professional Om Prakash Chouhan for all his insight and guidance that also contributed to my performance here in Ahmedabad.
MD Nawab, winner of stage 1 at 2026 Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Qualifying School
The total field in contention composed of 141 players including Zambia’s Sydney Joseph Wemba who tied in the 16th position with 75 and 74 gross marks.
Kibirige had 6 birdies in 36 holes; with 24 pars and 6 bogies at the competition.
He was sponsored by Equity Bank as he surpassed the first hurdle, among the outstanding thirty-one golfers who made the cut and will progress to the second stage.
There was a hole-in-one shot from Ali Nazir on the 11th during the second round. Santosha KP also had a hole-in-one on the eighth.
At the conclusion of 72 holes, the leading players (+ ties) will be ranked in their respective categories for 2026 as A (full card), B, C and D.
The number of players to qualify under category A (full card) will be announced before the start of the final qualifying school.
The event is sponsored by Induslnd Bank, Campa, Victorious Choice, Amul, Electro and Rolex.
Other partners include Golf Plus Monthly and Golf Design India.
Formed in 2006, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is the recognized official body of professional golf in India.
PGTI’s objective is to promote professional golf in India, as well as to give players an opportunity to be involved in the decision making on all aspects of the game.
The body is headed by Mr. Kapil Dev (President). PGTI’s governing body comprises leading Indian golf professionals.
PGTI currently has over 300 members.