NewZNew (Chandigarh) : BMW India held the BMW Golf Cup International 2015 on 8 March 2015 at Chandigarh Golf Club, Chandigarh.Deepinder Bath and Col. Kamal Pathania played an impressive round of golf to win the mens A and B category respectively in the Chandigarh chapter of the coveted golf tournament. BMW Golf Cup International 2015 will hold 17 tournaments across India in fourteen cities – Kochi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Raipur, Lucknow, Greater Noida and Gurgaon

An exclusive, invitation-only event, the BMW Golf Cup International 2015 is an amateur golf tournament series designed for esteemed BMW customers that provides the right mix for an exclusive social interaction. India is one of the 42 participating countries where more than 100,000 players will compete across 1,000 qualifying tournaments. The winners of the tournaments from each Indian city will compete at the National Final. The national winners will come together at the BMW Golf Cup International 2015 World Final.

Mr. Philipp von Sahr, President, BMW Group India said, “We have seen tremendous response to BMW Golf Cup International 2015 and we take pride in hosting the same in Chandigarh. The world of amateur golf in India is witnessing progressive development and exemplifies the advancement and legacy of the sport in this country.  We hope to see great success from this year’s participants and are excited to host BMW Golf Cup International which will attract not just our customers and prospects but also other patrons of the game.”

 BMW India dealers will identify amateur golfers amongst BMW owners who would be interested in participating in the tournament. The tournaments will be held in accordance with the rules of the respective local golf club.

 As a part of BMW Golf Cup International 2015, BMW India will also conduct Golf Clinics in all 14 cities. Conducted by experts, Golf Clinics will serve as an introduction to golf for the participants. Participants will be able to practice and take professional advice to get a first impression of the game. BMW dealerships will organize 8 – 10 Golf Clinics per city for the customers.

Mr. Sachit Passi, Managing Director, Krishna Automobilessaid, “BMW Golf Cup International is an excellent platform for golfers to compete and enhance their skills. We are thrilled with the response at the Chandigarh tournament. BMW Golf Cup International also presents us with a great opportunity to engage with our customers in a joyous and relaxed atmosphere.”

 The BMW Golf Cup International 2015 has three categories, A (for handicaps up to 12), B (for handicaps 13 – 28) and Ladies Category (for handicaps up to 28). The winners of the Chandigarh tournament are as follows.

Men A

Winner – Mr. Deepinder Bath

Runner Up – Mr. Davinder Singh Sandhu

Second Runner Up – Mr. Karan Pal Singh

Men B

Winner – Col. Kamal Pathania

Runner Up – Mr. Niraj Thapar

Second Runner Up – Mr. Swarn Singh Bains

Others

Longest Drive (Men) – Mr. Rohan Kathuria

Longest Drive (Ladies) – Ms.Neelu Chopra

Closest to the Pin (Men) – Mr. Amit Saini

Closest to the Pin (Ladies) – Ms. Rajinder Kaur

Straight Drive (Men) – Mr. Amandeep Bhaika

Straight Drive (Ladies) – Ms. Neelu Chopra

Schedule of the BMW Golf Cup International 2015 in India is as follows –