India, Dec. 11 -- The Indian men's domestic golf tour has seen a steady growth in prize money and tournaments. The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the body which runs the men's domestic tour, has added an inter-city, franchise league to its busy calendar.

Announcing the launch of 72 The League - it represents the number of holes over which a traditional tournament is played - PGTI president Kapil Dev briefly donned his cricket cap at a news conference, pointing out how the success of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has spawned numerous leagues across sports in India.

"It started with cricket, and IPL has had such an impact," he said. "Today, the majority of TV is being watched by sports people. So, why shouldn't our boys get a c...