February 25, 2014: Cochin, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Shillong will be new golfing destinations this season, which will host important golf events. In 2014, Indian golf will make a shift from metro-centered venues to cover new grounds across the length and breadth of the country, revealed PGTI (Pro Golf Tour of India)Director, Padamjit Sandhu.
“We will take golf to new venues this year. There are four to five new places where golf tournaments will be held this year. Places such as Cochin, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Shillong are some of the locations were we are planning to host golf events,” Sandhu said on the sidelines of the launch of SAIL-SBI golf tournament, which sets off the new Asian Tour season.
[highlight] This domestic season will be stronger than earlier. We have the PGTI Super series event which comprises on seven events with a bonus prize of Rs 30 lakhs [/highlight]
“This domestic season will be stronger than earlier. We have the PGTI Super series event which comprises on seven events with a bonus prize of Rs 30 lakhs,” Sandhu added.
“We have to ensure that golf course are at par with what is required and also we are having them in weeks when the Indian golfers are free from their Asian tour commitments. This is to ensure that they can play and spread the word. It is important for golf tourism.”
The USD 300,000 SAIL-SBI Open will get underway with the Pro-Am event on Tuesday at the prestigious Delhi Golf club, which will witness a strong field featuring five players from the top-10 of last year`s Order of Merit, including two-time defending champion Anirban Lahiri.
“The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has committed itself to the development of sport in India. We support the growth of golf and golf tourism through active involvement under `Incredible India` banner, Anand Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, said.
The staging of international tournaments such as the SAIL-SBI Open, help us promote India as an international golfing destination,” he added.
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