Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 8: The highly prestigious J&K Open 2023 golf tournament, in its second edition at Jammu, was organized under the auspices of the J&K Tourism Department by Directorate of Tourism Jammu in collaboration with PGTI and Jammu Tawi Golf Course.
This extraordinary event took place from October 4 to 8 at the Jammu Tawi Golf Course and hosted a total of 126 international golfers from across the globe. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to LG, J&K and Secretary Tourism, Dr. Syed.Abid Rasheed, along with esteemed dignitaries, lending an aura of grandeur to the event.
Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar hailed the event as a significant platform for showcasing J&K’s potential as a golf tourism destination. He lauded the Tourism Department and PGTI for their commendable efforts in organizing the tournament and providing local golfers with invaluable exposure.
Secretary Tourism, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, emphasized the event’s pivotal role in enhancing and promoting golf tourism in J&K. He underscored that participants would not only savor world-class golf but also immerse themselves in the rich Dogri culture, art, and cuisine, positioning J&K as a prominent contributor to India’s burgeoning golf tourism sector.
On the tournament’s final day, a captivating Pro-Am event united professionals and club amateurs, fostering a spirited display of sportsmanship and camaraderie. The victorious Pro-Am team, under the leadership of professional golfer Sachin Baisoya, received their prizes from Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir.
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