Greater Noida: The second edition of the Legacy Open Ladies vs Gentlemen Golf Tournament 2026 concluded on a high note at the prestigious Jaypee Greens Golf Course in Greater Noida, bringing together 120 golfers for a memorable celebration of sporting excellence, camaraderie and healthy competition.
Featuring an equal participation of 60 women and 60 men, the tournament offered a distinctive platform for golfers to showcase their skills while promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities in the sport. India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, attended the event as the Chief Guest, adding further significance to the occasion.
Conceptualised by Alok Paskar and launched in 2025, the Legacy Open was envisioned as a unique golfing experience that brings women and men together on a common competitive platform. The second edition was organised by Rajeev Varma, Head of Spotlight, who has channelled his passion for golf into promoting wider participation and developing premium golfing events across Delhi-NCR.
Through Spotlight, Varma has been working to make golf more accessible to enthusiasts while strengthening the company’s presence in the premium sports event management space.
Navya Chaudhary, Parnika Sharma, Vijit Nandarajog and Ashish Kapoor Claim Top Honours
The tournament witnessed impressive performances across its competitive categories, with golfers demonstrating skill, consistency and determination.
In the women’s categories, Navya Chaudhary secured the title in the Women’s Gross category, while Parnika Sharma emerged victorious in the Women’s Net category.
Among the men, Vijit Nandarajog claimed the Men’s Gross title, and Ashish Kapoor took home the Men’s Net honour.
The successful conduct of the tournament was supported by leading organisations, including Clearwater, JK Tech and Evolute. Dhruv Pal Singh of Jaypee Greens also played an instrumental role in facilitating the event.
Legacy Open to Expand to Kolkata, Chandigarh and Pune
Buoyed by the encouraging response to the tournament, organisers Rajeev Varma and Alok Paskar announced plans to expand the Legacy Open beyond Delhi-NCR, taking its distinctive Ladies vs Gentlemen format to Kolkata, Chandigarh, Pune and other prominent cities across India.
Commenting on the tournament’s response and future plans, the organisers said, “The tremendous enthusiasm and support received from participating golfers have strengthened our confidence in this concept. We now plan to expand the Legacy Open to Kolkata, Chandigarh, Pune and several other prominent cities across the country.”
In a further commitment to the tournament’s long-term development, Alok Paskar expressed his intention to continue sponsoring the event for many years, supporting its sustained growth and wider reach.
The organisers also announced that the third edition of the Legacy Open will take place on November 5, 2027.
A Growing Tradition of Inclusivity and Sporting Excellence
With its distinctive Ladies vs Gentlemen format, the Legacy Open is creating a new space for competitive golf that places equal emphasis on sporting ability, mutual respect and camaraderie.
By bringing women and men golfers together on a shared platform, the tournament seeks to encourage greater participation and foster a more inclusive golfing culture. Its planned expansion to multiple Indian cities marks an important step towards building a broader national presence.
As the Legacy Open looks ahead to its third edition in 2027, the tournament aims to establish itself as a recurring feature on India’s golfing calendar, bringing together players, supporters and partners through a shared passion for the sport.
