Inaugural Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship: A Star-Studded Lineup
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Synopsis
The inaugural Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship will feature top PGTI players, including Olympian Udayan Mane, with a prize pool of INR 1 crore. Set at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort from February 25-28, the event signifies PGTI's first entry into Chhattisgarh, showcasing both Indian and international talent.
Key Takeaways
- Inaugural Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship with INR 1 crore prize.
- Hosted at the scenic Fairway Golf & Lake Resort.
- Participation of 126 players including top professionals and amateurs.
- First PGTI event in Chhattisgarh expanding golf's reach.
- Deputy CM emphasizes the event's significance for the region.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 24 (NationPress) Several elite competitors from the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), including Olympian Udayan Mane, are set to participate in the inaugural Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship, marking the first PGTI event in the state. This prestigious tournament boasts a prize pool of INR 1 crore and will be hosted at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur from February 25 to 28.
The competition will feature a total of 126 players, comprised of 123 professionals and three amateurs. The format will follow stroke-play over four rounds, each containing 18 holes. After two rounds, the top 50 players and ties will advance.
Among the notable participants are acclaimed Indian golfers Om Prakash Chouhan, Rashid Khan, Manu Gandas, Aman Raj, and Chikkarangappa S..
The event will also welcome 13 international players from seven different countries, including Bangladeshis Jamal Hossain, Badal Hossain, Md Akbar Hossain, and Md Somrat Sikdar, Sri Lankans N. Thangaraja and K. Prabagaran, Americans Koichiro Sato and Dominic Piccirillo, Nepal’s Sukra Bahadur Rai and Subash Tamang, Czech Republic’s Stepan Danek, Italy’s Federico Zucchetti, and Uganda’s Joshua Seale.
Located by the scenic 450-acre Jhanjh lake and surrounded by a lush 500-acre forest, the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur is a stunning venue for the championship.
The PGTI has organized events in 16 states, two Union Territories, and the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The SECL Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship signifies PGTI's inaugural entry into Chhattisgarh, extending its reach to 17 states.
Arun Sao, Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, shared his enthusiasm for this landmark event, stating, “I am thrilled to support the first-ever professional golf championship in Chhattisgarh in collaboration with PGTI. This inaugural Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship will significantly enhance the state's profile as a premier golfing destination and place it firmly on the global golfing scene. It will attract top professionals from India and abroad, while inspiring aspiring golfers in the state to pursue their dreams.”
Kapil Dev, President of PGTI, expressed, “We eagerly anticipate taking the tour to Chhattisgarh for the first time, broadening PGTI’s outreach throughout the nation. This aligns with our goal to create abundant opportunities for Indian professionals.”
Amandeep Johl, CEO of PGTI, remarked, “Hosting the SECL Chhattisgarh Open is a significant milestone for PGTI as we add Chhattisgarh to our calendar for the first time. The professionals are keen to tackle the challenge presented by the exquisite Fairway Golf & Lake Resort.”
