MANESAR
Spreading the rub of the green
To promote the game of Golf and to encourage aspiring golfers from India, Classic Golf & Country Club, in conjunction with Indian Golf Union, introduced a new tournament in April called Classic Golf Junior-Amateur Championship 2018.
The 5-day competition witnessed participation from the top upcoming talent in the country with over 75 participants vying for the title. The response was overwhelming with multiple under par scores. The Club intends to make this a yearly affair that aspiring golfers and golf enthusiasts can look forward to.
NOIDA
Jaypee To Host All India Seniors and Mid-Amateurs 2018
The All India Seniors and Mid-Amateur Golf Tournament is scheduled to be held at Jaypee Greens Golf Course, Greater Noida, from July 10 to 13, 2018.
The aim, as suggested by Indian Golf Union (IGU), is to field the best players to represent the country at international seniors’ events, beginning with the best players participating in the All India Seniors.
Besides selecting a team of seniors (55 years and over) to represent India at the APGC Seniors Championship in Japan (dates to be confirmed), a 4-member team from Mid-Amateurs (30 years and above) and from Seniors (50 years and above) to represent the country against South Africa in Bengaluru (later this year) will also be identified during this event.
Some prominent players who will be teeing off at Jaypee Greens include Arun Murugappan (MD, Murugappa Group), Devang Shah (MD, Navratna Group), Kapil Dev (1983 Cricket World Cup winning captain), Manish Jaitha (Director, R-pac) and Rishi Narain (Asian Games gold medallist) among others.
Noida Stadium Range Sees Improved Practice Facility
Aided by reputed coach Amandeep Johl, Noida Stadium Range is set to offer an improved practice experience for all and sundry. Johl and his team have taken over the stadium range and have equipped the space with new golf balls and mats. The facility also offers players to hit off natural turf, which is unique to the club.
(Read more in the May issue of Golf Digest India. Download here.)