Czech partners back Punjab Open Ladies Golf Championship 2026

Chandigarh Golf Club will host the 32nd Punjab Open Ladies Amateur Golf Championship 2026, with Vredestein Dutch Tyres, Czech Tourism and Czech brewery Budějovický Budvar joining as sponsors and international partners for the tournament.

The championship will bring together leading amateur women golfers from across India for three days of competition at Chandigarh Golf Club’s championship course. The event will feature stroke-play formats, special categories for senior golfers and emerging talent, and opportunities for national-level exposure.

Vredestein Dutch Tyres is supporting the championship as its principal sponsor, while Czech Tourism and Budějovický Budvar N.P. have joined as official partners. The Czech delegation includes Ivan Schwarz, Export Director, Budějovický Budvar N.P. Aneta Lešková, Brand Manager, Budějovický Budvar N.P. and Barbara Andelová of Czech Tourism. They are collaborating with Agways International, Budvar’s national distributor in India.

Ashu Singh, Lady Captain, Chandigarh Golf Club, said the championship was among North India’s prominent women’s amateur golf tournaments and provided aspiring players with an opportunity to develop their skills and compete at national and international levels.

Ivan Schwarz said it was his first visit to India and expressed pride in associating with the championship. He said the partnership would help promote cultural exchange through sport, tourism and Czech craftsmanship.

Aneta Lešková said Budějovický Budvar was delighted to support the championship following its launch in India earlier this year. She also acknowledged the support of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi, the Honorary Consulate in Chandigarh and Major R.S. (Lally) Virk in strengthening Indo-Czech partnerships.

The tournament will be held on Chandigarh Golf Club’s championship course, known for its challenging layout and maintained fairways. The club, established in 1966, has hosted several national-level golf championships and continues to promote the sport.

Major R.S. (Lally) Virk, President, Chandigarh Golf Club, said the event reflected the growing prominence of women’s golf and would create opportunities for international collaboration in sports, tourism and cultural exchange. The championship follows the Chandigarh Golf League, which witnessed participation from teams across the league and competitive performances during the season.