The Indian Golf Union, the National Sports Federation (NSF) recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Government of India, is sending a two-member team comprising of young golfers Ceerat Kang and Guntas Kaur Sandhu to compete in the coveted Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open being staged in Selangor, Malaysia, from July 28 to 30, 2026.
Panchkula’s Ceerat Kang is currently ranked No. 1 while Guntas Kaur Sandhu of Chandigarh is placed second in the IGU Ladies Order of Merit.
The tournament, in its 40th edition, will be staged at the Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, having a course rating of 72.1 and slope rating of 122. Around 40 amateur golfers from 20 countries will compete in the three-round event with individual winners decided after 54 holes, while the champion team will be decided after 36 holes with the combined score of the two golfers.
Ceerat, aged 19, has had a consistent 2025-26 season with 12 top-10 finishes out of 20 starts, including victory at the Greens to Glory Junior Masters Championship last year.
Speaking about her preparation, Ceerat said, “I am currently ranked No. 1 in the IGU merit list and I’m very excited to represent India in the Malaysia Ladies golf championship. It’s always an honour to represent my country and hopefully I can make India proud.”
