The Chief Minister unveiled the tournament trophy and performed the ceremonial tee-off in the presence of golfers, officials and representatives of the Professional Golf Tour of India. Welcoming leading golfers from India and… pic.twitter.com/MSK0nKQZRP — Office of Chief Minister, J&K (@CM_JnK) August 4, 2026“Our endeavour is that this should be an annual tournament, not a one-off event. Highlighting the government’s tourism strategy, Abdullah said golf tourism forms an important part of efforts to diversify Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism offerings beyond conventional sightseeing. The Chief Minister said the UT has already started witnessing visitors travelling specifically for weekend golf holidays. Speaking on the economic benefits of golf tourism, Abdullah said golf courses should not be viewed solely through the lens of direct revenue generation.