Who has been elected President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)?

Renowned Indian cricketer and ardent amateur golfer Kapil Dev has been elected as the new president of the Professional Golf Tour of India(PGTI).

He was elected after the previous president, H Srinivasan, withdrew his candidature for the President’s post.

Kapil Dev, the captain of the 1983 Men’s Cricket World Cup winning team has been the vice president and member of PGTI’s governing body for the last three years.

Kapil Dev, nicknamed Haryana Hurricane for his all-around cricket ability, was also the Kapil Dev-Grant Thornton Invitational host for the past three years.

Kapil Dev has played a pivotal role in developing professional golf in the country by being a member of the Professional Golf Tour of India.

The Professional Golf Tour of India was formed in 2006 as a successor to the Indian PGA (Professional Golf Association) Tour.

It is the governing body of men’s professional golf in India and organises professional golf tournaments in India.