Srinagar, July 29 -- Srinagar - The fifth edition of the J&K Open will be held at the Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar from August 4 to 7, with the prize purse doubled to Rs.1 crore, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir and the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) announced on Wednesday.

The tournament, supported by J&K Tourism, is part of the Union Territory's efforts to promote golf tourism and position Kashmir as a premier sporting destination.

The field will feature several of India's leading professionals, including current DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, defending champion Shaurya Bhattacharya and Angad Cheema.

The event will also attract 14 o...