Srinagar, Aug. 4 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday announced that the J&K Open Golf Tournament (PGTI) will now be organised as an annual event, describing golf tourism as a key pillar of Jammu and Kashmir's tourism promotion strategy and saying the government also plans to establish a Golf Academy to nurture young talent in the Union Territory.

Addressing participants during the ceremonial inauguration and tee-off of the J&K Open 2026 (PGTI) at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC), Srinagar, CM Omar Abdullah, as per news agency JKNS, said the government intends to make the tournament a permanent fixture on India's golfing calendar.

"This tournament is an important milestone in putting Kashmir, particularly Royal Springs Golf Co...