Indian Golf Union (IGU)
The Indian Golf Union is India’s national golf federation, established in 1955 to promote and develop the game.
The Indian Golf Union (IGU) is India’s national golf federation. Established in 1955, it works to promote, develop, and maintain standards for golf in the country.
Source: IGU history
IGU is India’s national golf federation—guiding handicaps, competitions, and standards of the game.
Its main roles include:
| Role | What IGU does |
|---|---|
| Developing golf | Encourages participation and supports the growth of the sport. |
| Organising competitions | Conducts national amateur, junior, and women’s golf events. |
| Selecting national teams | Selects amateur golfers to represent India at international competitions. |
| Administering handicaps | Provides India’s World Handicap System service for official Handicap Index registration and maintenance. |
| Supporting rules and standards | Provides rules education and guidance on amateur status and tournament procedures. |
Sources: IGU objectives, team-selection policy, WHS portal, and IGU guidelines.
For DRS members, IGU is particularly relevant for official handicaps, competitive golf pathways, and guidance on the rules of the game.
