Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 14: On the eve of Jammu Mahotsav, Directorate of Tourism and Jammu Tawi Golf Course organized a Jammu Mahotsav Golf Tournament at Jammu Tawi Golf Course, Sidhra, here.
The event saw unprecedented participation from the golfers who vied for top honors.
Secretary Tourism, Farooq A Shah was the Chief Guest on the valedictory function.
Speaking on the occasion, Farooq A Shah said, “J&K is emerging as golfing destination, as the state has the best golf courses of India. The Royal Spring Golf Course in Zabarwan forest range, the second oldest golf course in India The Kashmir Golf Club, the natural golf course of Gulmarg, the scenic golf course in Pahalgam, the highest golf greens being built in Ladakh and the scenic but challenging golf course in Jammu. The state of J&K is the ultimate golfing destination”.
The event was overseen by the Secretary Jammu Tawi Golf Course Manav Gupta.
Results: Closest to the pin, Dr SS Jamwal, The longest drive, Bhupesh Gupta, Senior Category, Najamus Saqib, Runners up and Winner SS Wazir.
In 0-12 handicap category, R.S Jaswal (Runners-up) and Mohd Ashfaq (Winner).
In 12-18 Handicap, OP Abrol (Runners-up), Hemant Kumar Sharma (Winner).
In 19 and above category, Harbinder Singh (Runners- up), Er. Akash Bhola (Winner).
In below 18 years (Junior category), Harmandeep Singh (Runners-up), Rasagya Tandon (Winner).
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