Chandigarh: Teghbir Singh from New Zealand won the overall trophy on the concluding day of 12th Chandigarh Golfing Tour at the Panchkula Golf course, on Sunday.
Raj Klair from Toronto finished runners-up. In the 0-9 handicap category, both the players scored 153 gross totals to claim the first-two positions.
Aadil Bedi and Tavleen Batra were adjudged the budding golfers of the championship. Sarif Baksh won the longest drive event with 298 yards shot while Manraj Natt won the closest to the pin award (14 feet).
CSR Reddy President CGA said, “This type of tournament will promote ties between budding Indian golfers playing abroad and NRI golfers residing overseas. This will also result in providing boarding and lodging to youngsters. This event will promote business in the hospitality sector.”
GROSS WINNERS (combined day 1 and Day 2)
0-9 HANDICAP CATEGORY | |
WINNER |
Teghbir singh 153 Winner better last day from New Zealand |
RUNNER UP |
Raj Klair 153 from Canada |
DAY 1 WINNERS
Long drive : Sharif Baksh USA 256 yard
Closest to pin: Kharag Singh New Zealand 13 feet
0-9 HANDICAP CATEGORY | 10-18 HANDICAP CAT | 19-24 HANDICAP CAT | |
WINNER |
Kharag Singh (79) | Sukhi Sangha (85) | BS Kohli (98) |
RUNNER UP |
Teghbir Singh (77) | RupinderPal Sangha (85) | Dr Ravisher s Toor (97) |
2ND RUNNER UP |
Raj Klair (76) | SS Gill (82) | Vineet Chabra (93) |
DAY 2 WINNERS
Long drive :Hole No. 5 : Sarif Baksh 298 yards
Closest to pin Hole No. 13: Manraj Natt distance feet 14
0-9 HANDICAP CATEGORY | 10-18 HANDICAP CAT | 19-24 HANDICAP CAT | |
WINNER |
Kharag Singh 75 | SS GILL 81 | Jagdish Singh 92 |
RUNNER UP |
Teghbir Singh 76 | Manwinder Mavi 83 | Laly Sandhu 95 |
2ND RUNNER UP |
Sarif Baksh 75 | Dalminder Minhas 84 | Manjit Batth 96 |