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Indian golf stalwart Vijay Kumar passes away at 57; PGTI offers condolences

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Indian Golf Stalwart Vijay Kumar Passes Away At 57; PGTI Offers Condolences

By IANS News April 29, 2026 • 11:40 AM View: 158

The Professional Golf Tour: Former Indian Open champion and a stalwart of Indian golf Vijay Kumar, has passed away at the age of 57.

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) confirmed the news via social media on Wednesday and condoled the demise of a tiem-time Order of Merit winner.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing away of Mr. Vijay Kumar, a true giant of Indian golf and a former Indian Open champion. Vijay’s crowning glory was the 2002 Indian Open triumph at the Delhi Golf Club. Vijay also represented India at the Alfred Dunhill Cup 1999 played at St. Andrews in Scotland.

TAGS Vijay Kumar Former Indian Open Professional Golf Tour Indian Open Delhi Golf Club Alfred Dunhill Cup DP World PGTI

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