Naveen Rathi and Ayesha Gupta emerged as the standout champions of the 25th NCR Cup Junior & Amateur Golf Tournament 2026, clinching their respective Category A titles on Friday, 18 July 2026, at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Manesar. The silver jubilee edition of the tournament, organised by the Delhi Golf Society (DGS), drew over 160 elite junior and amateur golfers from across India in what proved to be one of the most competitive editions in the event's history.

Champions of Categories A, B and Amateur

Naveen Rathi successfully defended his Category A Boys crown, carding a composed final-round 74 to finish with a three-day aggregate of 215 (-1). Anas Khan settled for the runner-up spot at 219, with Anshh Dubey finishing third at 221.

The Category A Girls division produced the most dramatic finish of the tournament. Ayesha Gupta held her nerve under intense pressure, shooting a final-round 73 to pull clear of the field and claim the title with a total of 221 (+5). Apeksha Grace David and Rehnoor Malik finished tied for the runner-up position, both posting 226.

In the Amateur Gentlemen category, Raunik sealed a dominant victory at 223 (+7), finishing a commanding eight shots ahead of Parth Choudhary at 231. The Amateur Ladies title went to Diya Brar, who edged out Preitisha Gill in a playoff after both players finished level at 219 across three days.

In Category B, Sakshity Pureandre claimed the Boys title with a consistent 222 (+6), while Anushka Gupta won the Girls trophy with a total of 226.

Sub-Junior Stars Shine in Categories C, D and E

The two-day sub-junior competition produced some of the most eye-catching scorecards of the week. Arush staged a remarkable comeback in Category C Boys, firing a 5-under-par 67 in the final round to clinch the title with a two-day total of 141 (-3), edging out Shan Alvi who finished at 142.

Category C Girls was equally impressive: Unnati Singh closed with a final-round 68 to finish at 139 (-5), with Aaradhya Rawat and Jenaya Banmyal completing the podium.

In the Category D Boys nine-hole format, Vedaansh Jain carded a 35 in the final round for a two-day total of 68 (-4), while Aarya Ganguly won the Girls division at 73. The Category E (Under-8) Boys title went to Zowra Veer Sikand, who shot a stunning final-round 30 to finish at 62 (-10). Manasvi Rathor claimed the Girls crown at 65 (-7).

DGS's 25-Year Legacy in Indian Golf

The silver jubilee edition underscored the Delhi Golf Society's quarter-century contribution to Indian junior golf. Over 25 years, DGS has built structured junior tours, offered training and facility subsidies, and widened coaching access to young players regardless of background. By providing elite competitive stages such as the Classic Golf & Country Club, the organisation has established a talent pipeline that regularly produces golfers who go on to represent India internationally.

Notably, the 160-plus participant turnout for this edition is among the largest in the tournament's history, reflecting the growing depth of junior golf talent across the country.

Prize Ceremony and What's Next

The tournament concluded with a prize presentation ceremony attended by officials from both the Delhi Golf Society and the Classic Golf & Country Club, where trophies and certificates were awarded to champions across all categories. With the 25th edition setting a high benchmark, the focus now turns to how DGS will build on this momentum to further develop India's next generation of international golf champions.