Jupally Krishna Rao opens World Golf Championship in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Sunday inaugurated the prestigious 60th World Golf Championship in Hyderabad marking the first time India is hosting the event.
The week-long championship features 180 Rotary golfers from 24 countries, organised by the Rotary Club International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians (IGFR) in collaboration with local tourism bodies. The tournament aims to raise awareness on maternal and child health programmes while promoting golf as a global sport.
Matches are being held at Hyderabad Golf Club, Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, and the Vooty Golf County. The championship is also designed to highlight India’s tourism appeal, with participants being taken on visits to landmarks such as Falaknuma Palace and Golconda Fort.
Minister calls it a matter of pride for Telangana
Minister Krishna Rao said it was a proud moment for the state to host an international golf event. He assured full government support and said Hyderabad’s golf courses rank among the best in the world.
He added that sports and tourism development are interlinked, noting the state’s commitment to offering excellent hospitality to visiting players. “This tournament will give Hyderabad special recognition in global tourism,” the minister said, congratulating all participating golfers.
