VGT Masters Cup 2026
The Inter-Corporate Golf Challenge
A curated championship day at one of South Asia's most iconic golf venues — from sunrise arrivals to sunset awards.
Date
Sat, 12 December 2026
Venue
Classic Golf & CC, Gurugram
Field
10 teams · 70 players
Format
18 holes · gross & net
Classic Golf & Country Club
South Asia's first 27-hole signature golf course — set dramatically in the foothills of the Aravallis in the National Capital Region. Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, it remains India's most prestigious private golf retreat.
ITC Classic, Sector 28A, Gurugram, Haryana
27
Signature holes
2
Championship courses
1st
Private club to host the Indian Open
Jack Nicklaus Signature Design
- Designed by the "Golfer of the Century" — 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus
- 100% organic material used to nourish the arid, sandy Aravalli soil
- Envisioned as the region's first truly international golf retreat
The One & Only
- 18-hole Signature Championship Course paired with a 9-hole Canyon Course
- Exclusive clubhouse plus The Recreation Hub for non-golf sports
- Natural Aravalli hillocks shape enticing fairways, cunning greens and engaging waterways
Full day program
Every moment curated for a premium experience — from first arrival to the final award handshake.
06:30
Registration & Welcome Check-In
Goodie bags, scorecards and course briefing at the welcome desk. Photography for press records.
06:45
Breakfast & Networking
Hot and continental spread — the first networking session of the day, with participants and sponsors mingling over breakfast.
07:30
Briefing & Group Photograph
Welcome address by the organisers, followed by the official group photograph. All participants move to their respective tee boxes.
08:00
Shotgun Start — Play Begins
All 10 teams tee off simultaneously across the course. The VGT Masters Cup 2026 is underway.
10:00
On-Course Refreshment Stations
Hydration and snack carts at holes 5, 10 and 15. On-the-house refreshments throughout the round.
13:15
Score Submission & 19th Hole
Players submit scorecards and relax at the hospitality zone while scores are tallied by the jury.
13:30
Bar Open — Networking Hour
Complimentary drinks, cocktails and mocktails. The 19th Hole session — often the most valuable conversation of the day.
14:00
Networking Lunch
Sit-down buffet by company table. Spouses and guests included, with seating organised to maximise cross-company conversation.
15:30
Prize Distribution & Closing Ceremony
Awards across all categories, sponsor recognition, closing address and the official group photograph.
15:45
Formal Conclusion
Official close of the VGT Masters Cup 2026. Participants depart carrying a day's worth of relationships and memories.
How we play
An 18-hole competition designed for corporate golfers of all handicap levels — rewarding individual brilliance and team cohesion in equal measure.
Primary Format
- 18-hole competition open to all corporate golfers
- Each corporate fields a team of 7 players
- Net scoring, adjusted to handicap index
- Team scorecards submitted post-round, adjusted by the jury
- Separate prizes for gross and net scores
Special Contests
- Nearest to Pin — designated par-3 holes
- Longest Drive — open to all participants
- Max Par / Birdie — best single-round performance
- Best Gross Score — across the entire field
- On-spot prizes for every fourball group
Scoring System
- Net scores adjusted by verified handicap index
- Gross scores: actual strokes taken, unmodified
- Fairness ensured across all skill levels and handicaps
- An independent jury reviews and validates all scorecards
- Playing handicap of 24 applied if no certificate is submitted
Handicap Policy
- All players must submit a verified handicap index
- Certificate deadline: 1 November 2026
- No certificate? A playing handicap of 24 is applied
- Handicap verification is mandatory for all categories
- Queries to the Tournament Director before the registration deadline
Handicap submission deadline: 1 November 2026 — All players must submit a verified handicap index prior to the tournament. Players without a certificate will be assigned a playing handicap of 24. Contact the Tournament Director for queries.
Champions await
Generous prizes across every category — individual, team and side contests ensure every player is a potential winner.
1st
Winners — VGT Masters Cup
Top corporate team trophy plus individual prizes
2nd
Runners Up
Team trophy plus individual recognition
3rd
Second Runners Up
Team trophy plus individual recognition
Nearest to Pin
Designated par-3 holes · open to all
Longest Drive
Open to all participants
Max Par / Birdie
Best individual performance
Best Gross Score
Actual strokes · unmodified
₹5,00,000 per corporate team
7 players · all inclusive. Entries are confirmed only upon receipt of payment.
What's included for every player
- 18-hole championship round at ITC Classic
- Welcome breakfast — hot and continental buffet
- 19th Hole hospitality — beverages and canapés
- On-the-house drinks, cocktails and mocktails
- Premium goodie bag with curated merchandise
- On-course refreshments at holes 5, 10 and 15
- Sit-down networking lunch (spouse/guest included)
- Personalised participation certificate
- Professional group photograph
Only 10 teams. Secure your slot.
Early registration is strongly advised. Speak directly to a tournament director to discuss the championship, sponsorship or media access.
VGT · Veteran Golf Trotterz
Gp Capt Jaideep Mandody (Retd.)
Tournament Director & Founder, VGT
+91 81309 43381jaideep.mandody@gmail.comShaurya Sports
Akhil Ganju
Tournament Director & CEO, Shaurya Sports
+91 99115 82825akhil@shauryasports.com