Gurugram’s Veer Ahlawat lived up to his first name ‘Veer’ which means ‘Brave’ in Hindi, as he put up a brave display in the final round of the IndianOil Servo Masters Golf 2019 to earn his maiden title.

The 23-year-old Ahlawat (69-64-68-72), the overnight leader by three shots, struck an eventful even-par-72 on the last day to come through in a humdinger of a contest by one shot at 15-under-273 after seeing off a tough challenge from veteran Mukesh Kumar of Mhow at the Rs.60 lakh event played at the Digboi Golf Links.

Veer, in his fourth season as a professional, thus ended a long wait for his breakthrough win. Ahlawat, fresh from his career-best Asian Tour finish of tied eighth at the Panasonic Open India last week, also continued his hot streak as a result of his sensational triumph. The victory lifted Veer from seventh to third place in the 2019 TATA Steel PGTI Order of Merit.

Mukesh Kumar (74-67-65-68) and Bengaluru’s M Dharma (67-67-70-70) finished tied second at 14-under-274. Mukesh’s dramatic last round 68 brought him within sniffing distance of a record seventh title at Digboi.

Veer Ahlawat, the runner-up in 2017, had a slow start like his previous rounds when he bogeyed the first after missing a short putt. However, the six-foot four-inch-tall golfer from the DLF Golf &amp;amp; Country Club, then capitalized with birdies on the first three par-5s, the seventh, ninth and 11th, at the cost of a bogey on the 10th.

Meanwhile, Mukesh Kumar came up with some great iron shots to land it close and set up birdie conversions within four feet on six of the first 11 holes. Mukesh had tied Veer for the lead after 11 holes.

The 54-year-old Mukesh’s title prospects became bright when Ahlawat conceded a two-shot lead to him after making a double-bogey on the 14th where he had an ordinary second shot and a three-putt. But the long-hitting Veer kept his nerve and came right back into the contest with a 17-feet eagle conversion on the par-5 15th to draw level with Mukesh once again.

The drama continued with Mukesh, a former Asian Tour winner, struggling with his putting on the final stretch as he made three-putt bogeys on the 17th and 18th to hand Ahlawat, playing one group behind him, a precious two-shot lead.

Ahlawat, who lost out in a playoff to Shamim Khan at the 2017 edition, was not to be denied this time around as he made a brilliant recovery on the 17th with a chip-in for par after finding the hazard with his tee shot. Veer finally sealed the title despite a bogey on the last hole.

Veer, who proved his mettle by neutralizing the threat from Mukesh’s final day charge, said, “I just played in my natural attacking style. I missed some short putts early on in the round but more than made up by capitalizing on all the four par-5s. I was five-under on the par-5s in round four with an eagle and three birdies.

“The 17th was the crucial hole for me as I knew that I had to at least make a par there in order to have a comfortable two-shot lead going into the last hole which would almost seal my win. I was in trouble with my first two shots on that hole but luckily I got relief with a free drop after my second shot. Thereafter, the chip-in came just at the right time for me and gave me that two-shot cushion going into the last hole which helped me relax and raised my confidence.

“It’s a big relief to finally get a title under my belt as I had come close to winning on a few occasions in the past. I struck the ball really well this week and also chipped and putted well. I made the par-5s count through the tournament and my driving distance was a big positive. I averaged about 310 yards with my drives.

“My good form continues as I had a terrific outing at the Asian Tour event last week as well. I would now look to carry this form to the last few events of the season. I’m looking at making a huge improvement on my previous best finish on the PGTI Order of Merit which was 11th in 2018,” added the lanky Ahlawat, the son of an Army officer.

Veer collected a prize purse of Rs. 9,69,900 and five valuable Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points for his victory in Digboi. He is now set to make major gains from his current world ranking of 1094 when the updated world rankings are released on Monday.

M Dharma’s short-game was not up to his expectations on the final day as he picked up four birdies but also conceded two bogeys during his 70 and never really seemed to be in a position to take the lead.

Bengaluru’s Abhishek Jha (71) took fourth place at 13-under-275.

Shamim Khan of Delhi, the winner of the last two editions, finished tied 24th at four-under-284.

Gurugram’s Veer Ahlawat lived up to his first name ‘Veer’ which means ‘Brave’ in Hindi, as he put up a brave display in the final round of the IndianOil Servo Masters Golf 2019 to earn his maiden title.

Gurugram’s Veer Ahlawat lived up to his first name ‘Veer’ which means ‘Brave’ in Hindi, as he put up a brave display in the final round of the IndianOil Servo Masters Golf 2019 to earn his maiden title. The 23-year-old Ahlawat (69-64-68-72), the overnight leader by three shots, struck an eventful even-par-72 on the last day to come through in a humdinger of a contest by one shot at 15-under-273 after seeing off a tough challenge from veteran Mukesh Kumar of Mhow at the Rs.60 lakh event played at the Digboi Golf Links. Veer, in his fourth season as a professional, thus ended a long wait for his breakthrough win. Ahlawat, fresh from his career-best Asian Tour finish of tied eighth at the Panasonic Open India last week, also continued his hot streak as a result of his sensational triumph. The victory lifted Veer from seventh to third place in the 2019 TATA Steel PGTI Order of Merit. Mukesh Kumar (74-67-65-68) and Bengaluru’s M Dharma (67-67-70-70) finished tied second at 14-under-274. Mukesh’s dramatic last round 68 brought him within sniffing distance of a record seventh title at Digboi. Veer Ahlawat, the runner-up in 2017, had a slow start like his previous rounds when he bogeyed the first after missing a short putt. However, the six-foot four-inch-tall golfer from the DLF Golf &amp; Country Club, then capitalized with birdies on the first three par-5s, the seventh, ninth and 11th, at the cost of a bogey on the 10th. Meanwhile, Mukesh Kumar came up with some great iron shots to land it close and set up birdie conversions within four feet on six of the first 11 holes. Mukesh had tied Veer for the lead after 11 holes. The 54-year-old Mukesh’s title prospects became bright when Ahlawat conceded a two-shot lead to him after making a double-bogey on the 14th where he had an ordinary second shot and a three-putt. But the long-hitting Veer kept his nerve and came right back into the contest with a 17-feet eagle conversion on the par-5 15th to draw level with Mukesh once again. The drama continued with Mukesh, a former Asian Tour winner, struggling with his putting on the final stretch as he made three-putt bogeys on the 17th and 18th to hand Ahlawat, playing one group behind him, a precious two-shot lead. Ahlawat, who lost out in a playoff to Shamim Khan at the 2017 edition, was not to be denied this time around as he made a brilliant recovery on the 17th with a chip-in for par after finding the hazard with his tee shot. Veer finally sealed the title despite a bogey on the last hole. Veer, who proved his mettle by neutralizing the threat from Mukesh’s final day charge, said, “I just played in my natural attacking style. I missed some short putts early on in the round but more than made up by capitalizing on all the four par-5s. I was five-under on the par-5s in round four with an eagle and three birdies. “The 17th was the crucial hole for me as I knew that I had to at least make a par there in order to have a comfortable two-shot lead going into the last hole which would almost seal my win. I was in trouble with my first two shots on that hole but luckily I got relief with a free drop after my second shot. Thereafter, the chip-in came just at the right time for me and gave me that two-shot cushion going into the last hole which helped me relax and raised my confidence. “It’s a big relief to finally get a title under my belt as I had come close to winning on a few occasions in the past. I struck the ball really well this week and also chipped and putted well. I made the par-5s count through the tournament and my driving distance was a big positive. I averaged about 310 yards with my drives. “My good form continues as I had a terrific outing at the Asian Tour event last week as well. I would now look to carry this form to the last few events of the season. I’m looking at making a huge improvement on my previous best finish on the PGTI Order of Merit which was 11th in 2018,” added the lanky Ahlawat, the son of an Army officer. Veer collected a prize purse of Rs. 9,69,900 and five valuable Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points for his victory in Digboi. He is now set to make major gains from his current world ranking of 1094 when the updated world rankings are released on Monday. M Dharma’s short-game was not up to his expectations on the final day as he picked up four birdies but also conceded two bogeys during his 70 and never really seemed to be in a position to take the lead. Bengaluru’s Abhishek Jha (71) took fourth place at 13-under-275. Shamim Khan of Delhi, the winner of the last two editions, finished tied 24th at four-under-284.

Ahlawat jumps from seventh to third in the TATA Steel PGTI Order of Merit

Jaipur open was conducted at the Rambagh Golf Club. Priyanshu Singh wins Jaipur Open. Here's the Inside Story of the PGTI's Jaipur Open 2019

Story of the PGTI's Jaipur Open 2019

The Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, announced the fifth edition of the Golconda Masters Golf Championship from February 6-9, 2019, at the Hyderabad Golf Club. The tournament will carry a cash prize of Rs 40 lakh. The Pro-Am event of the season-opener will be held on February 10.

The tournament which will witness participation by 124 golfers is supported by news partner WION, and others like Incredible India, Telangana Tourism, Fruit Nik Electro Plus, Vooty Golf County and Host Partner HGA. Besides India's leading professionals, the field will also feature professionals from countries such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Australia.

"The Hyderabad Golf Association is happy to be associated with the fifth edition of the Golconda Masters being conducted by The Professional Golf Tour of India and being held at the Hyderabad Golf Club course from the 6th to the 9th of February 2019. This event gives our golfers the opportunity to watch top players from India and abroad. It is also great learning experience for our young golfers. I wish all the participants the very best and good luck," said HGA president J Vikramdev Rao.

The 2019 edition of the Golconda Masters marks the beginning of a new era in Indian golf as PGTI aligns itself with the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system for the first time. The Golconda Masters 2019 will be the first ever PGTI event to offer world ranking points. The break-up of OWGR points for all PGTI events will be as follows: Winner - 5 points, runner-up - 3 points, third place - 2 points, fourth place - 1.6 points and fifth place - 1.2 points. &nbsp;

The top Indian professionals in the fray include Asian Tour regulars Khalin Joshi (2018 PGTI Order of Merit champion), Ajeetesh Sandhu (2016 &amp; 2017 Golconda Masters champion), Chikkarangappa, Aman Raj, Chiragh Kumar, Abhijit Singh Chadha as well as other leading players such as Rashid Khan, defending champion Udayan Mane and Harendra Gupta (2015 Golconda Masters champion).

The foreign challenge will be led by the Sri Lankan quartet of Anura Rohana, N Thangaraja, Mithun Perera and K Prabagaran as well as Australian Kunal Bhasin and Bangladesh's Md Zamal Hossain Mollah. 
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"We are delighted to host the Golconda Masters for the fifth time. The golf course is in a very good condition and the Pros will enjoy playing on it. We are looking forward to seeing the veterans and several youngsters make their mark," said HGA Captain C Dayakar Reddy.

"It is an exciting time for Indian golf as the PGTI joins the list of the elite golfing tours in the world that are a part of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system. The majestic Hyderabad Golf Club provides the ideal setting for the PGTI to turn a new leaf in its history. We thank the Hyderabad Golf Association and Telangana Tourism for their unflinching support in staging the Golconda Masters for the fifth year in succession. With the advent of world ranking points we expect more fierce competition on the tour than ever before. We wish the players all the best," said Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI. 
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Promoted by the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation and the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA), the 212-acre expanse provides an 18-hole, 6200 yard, par-71 layout that also features a flood-lit driving range, a pro shop, a golf fitting shop, and training &amp; practice facilities. A modern clubhouse with dining hall, lounge, open deck, change rooms, and trained staff is also in place.

The mission of the project is to set up an international standard golf course, a golf training academy and to put Hyderabad on the international golfing map. The Hyderabad Golf Club offers 18 challenging holes that bring players up close with the heritage and beauty of the Deccan hinterland - Golconda Fort and Naya Quila in particular.

The Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, announced the fifth edition of the Golconda Masters Golf Championship from February 6-9, 2019, at the Hyderabad Golf Club.

The Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, announced the fifth edition of the Golconda Masters Golf Championship from February 6-9, 2019, at the Hyderabad Golf Club. The tournament will carry a cash prize of Rs 40 lakh. The Pro-Am event of the season-opener will be held on February 10. The tournament which will witness participation by 124 golfers is supported by news partner WION, and others like Incredible India, Telangana Tourism, Fruit Nik Electro Plus, Vooty Golf County and Host Partner HGA. Besides India's leading professionals, the field will also feature professionals from countries such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Australia. "The Hyderabad Golf Association is happy to be associated with the fifth edition of the Golconda Masters being conducted by The Professional Golf Tour of India and being held at the Hyderabad Golf Club course from the 6th to the 9th of February 2019. This event gives our golfers the opportunity to watch top players from India and abroad. It is also great learning experience for our young golfers. I wish all the participants the very best and good luck," said HGA president J Vikramdev Rao. The 2019 edition of the Golconda Masters marks the beginning of a new era in Indian golf as PGTI aligns itself with the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system for the first time. The Golconda Masters 2019 will be the first ever PGTI event to offer world ranking points. The break-up of OWGR points for all PGTI events will be as follows: Winner - 5 points, runner-up - 3 points, third place - 2 points, fourth place - 1.6 points and fifth place - 1.2 points. The top Indian professionals in the fray include Asian Tour regulars Khalin Joshi (2018 PGTI Order of Merit champion), Ajeetesh Sandhu (2016 & 2017 Golconda Masters champion), Chikkarangappa, Aman Raj, Chiragh Kumar, Abhijit Singh Chadha as well as other leading players such as Rashid Khan, defending champion Udayan Mane and Harendra Gupta (2015 Golconda Masters champion). The foreign challenge will be led by the Sri Lankan quartet of Anura Rohana, N Thangaraja, Mithun Perera and K Prabagaran as well as Australian Kunal Bhasin and Bangladesh's Md Zamal Hossain Mollah. "We are delighted to host the Golconda Masters for the fifth time. The golf course is in a very good condition and the Pros will enjoy playing on it. We are looking forward to seeing the veterans and several youngsters make their mark," said HGA Captain C Dayakar Reddy. "It is an exciting time for Indian golf as the PGTI joins the list of the elite golfing tours in the world that are a part of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) system. The majestic Hyderabad Golf Club provides the ideal setting for the PGTI to turn a new leaf in its history. We thank the Hyderabad Golf Association and Telangana Tourism for their unflinching support in staging the Golconda Masters for the fifth year in succession. With the advent of world ranking points we expect more fierce competition on the tour than ever before. We wish the players all the best," said Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI. Promoted by the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation and the Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA), the 212-acre expanse provides an 18-hole, 6200 yard, par-71 layout that also features a flood-lit driving range, a pro shop, a golf fitting shop, and training & practice facilities. A modern clubhouse with dining hall, lounge, open deck, change rooms, and trained staff is also in place. The mission of the project is to set up an international standard golf course, a golf training academy and to put Hyderabad on the international golfing map. The Hyderabad Golf Club offers 18 challenging holes that bring players up close with the heritage and beauty of the Deccan hinterland - Golconda Fort and Naya Quila in particular.

Golconda Masters 2019 to herald 2019 PGTI season

The Kensville Golf &amp; Country Club and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) jointly staged the Kensville Open 2018 presented by PGTI at the Kensville Golf &amp; Country Club near Ahmedabad from October 2 - 5, 2018. The tournament, carrying a prize purse of Rs 40 lakhs, returned for its second edition. &nbsp;

Delhi's Sachin Baisoya, fresh from his season's best finish in Noida last month, set the bar in round one as he carded an error-free five-under-67 to enjoy a one-shot lead. 
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Chennai-based rookie Shivnaren Srinivasan fired a hole-in-one on the 11th during his round of three-over-75. He was placed tied 51st. 
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Gurugram-based professional Tapy Ghai surged ahead in round two. The 22-year-old Ghai shot a two-under-70 to take a one-shot lead at five-under-139. 
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Chandigarh's Akshay Sharma, who won the last PGTI event in Noida last month, found himself in contention once again. The 28-year-old Akshay came up with a four-under-68 in round three to take a two-shot lead at seven-under-209. 
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Gurguram's Tapy Ghai produced a fiery last round of 67 to register his maiden win. The 22-year-old, playing only his second season as a professional, marched to the victory of Kensville Open 2018 with a two-shot margin having totaled 10-under-278 for the week.

The Kensville Golf & Country Club and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) jointly staged the Kensville Open 2018 presented by PGTI at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad from October 2 - 5, 2018.

The Kensville Golf & Country Club and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) jointly staged the Kensville Open 2018 presented by PGTI at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad from October 2 - 5, 2018. The tournament, carrying a prize purse of Rs 40 lakhs, returned for its second edition. Delhi's Sachin Baisoya, fresh from his season's best finish in Noida last month, set the bar in round one as he carded an error-free five-under-67 to enjoy a one-shot lead. Chennai-based rookie Shivnaren Srinivasan fired a hole-in-one on the 11th during his round of three-over-75. He was placed tied 51st. Gurugram-based professional Tapy Ghai surged ahead in round two. The 22-year-old Ghai shot a two-under-70 to take a one-shot lead at five-under-139. Chandigarh's Akshay Sharma, who won the last PGTI event in Noida last month, found himself in contention once again. The 28-year-old Akshay came up with a four-under-68 in round three to take a two-shot lead at seven-under-209. Gurguram's Tapy Ghai produced a fiery last round of 67 to register his maiden win. The 22-year-old, playing only his second season as a professional, marched to the victory of Kensville Open 2018 with a two-shot margin having totaled 10-under-278 for the week.

Tapy Ghai wins Kensville Open 2018

The Kensville Golf &amp; Country Club and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) are jointly staging the Kensville Open 2018 presented by PGTI at the Kensville Golf &amp; Country Club near Ahmedabad from October 2, 2018. The tournament, which returns for its second edition, will go on till October 5 and carries a prize purse of Rs 40 lakh.

The tournament features some of the top Indian professionals such as Mukesh Kumar, Amardip Malik, M Dharma, Akshay Sharma, Aman Raj and Syed Saqib Ahmed, to name a few. The international challenge will be led by the Sri Lankan trio of Mithun Perera, Anura Rohana, and N Thangaraja and Australian Kunal Bhasin.

The local challenge will be led by two Ahmedabad-based players, professional Arshpreet Thind and amateur Lokinder Malik.

"We welcome all the players and PGTI officials for the second edition of the Kensville Open. Gujarat has emerged as a major golfing destination in the country over the last few years and we at Kensville seek to play a key role in further promoting the sport in the state through the staging of events such as the Kensville Open in partnership with the PGTI. We wish the players all the best and look forward to some top-class golfing action this week," said Sameer Sinha, MD, Kensville Golf &amp; Country Club.

"We thank Kensville Golf &amp; Country Club for partnering with us in staging the second edition of the Kensville Open. The positive trends continue on the PGTI as the last three events have seen new champions emerge. With the Kensville Open kicking off the final stretch of the season, the competition promises to get even more exciting as a number of young contenders will now be vying for top honours in the PGTI Order of Merit," said Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI.

The Kensville Golf &amp; Country Club is every golf aficionado’s dream come true. It is a place that gives you the best of not both, but all worlds. Situated in an idyllic location off Dev Dholera, 40km from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it is surrounded by places of historical, cultural and environmental significance.

Kensville is home to one of India's leading championship venues which has hosted a prestigious international tournament such as the European Challenge Tour's Gujarat Kensville Challenge for three years running from 2011 to 2013.

The Kensville Golf & Country Club and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) are jointly staging the Kensville Open 2018 presented by PGTI at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad from October 2, 2018.

The Kensville Golf & Country Club and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) are jointly staging the Kensville Open 2018 presented by PGTI at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad from October 2, 2018. The tournament, which returns for its second edition, will go on till October 5 and carries a prize purse of Rs 40 lakh. The tournament features some of the top Indian professionals such as Mukesh Kumar, Amardip Malik, M Dharma, Akshay Sharma, Aman Raj and Syed Saqib Ahmed, to name a few. The international challenge will be led by the Sri Lankan trio of Mithun Perera, Anura Rohana, and N Thangaraja and Australian Kunal Bhasin. The local challenge will be led by two Ahmedabad-based players, professional Arshpreet Thind and amateur Lokinder Malik. "We welcome all the players and PGTI officials for the second edition of the Kensville Open. Gujarat has emerged as a major golfing destination in the country over the last few years and we at Kensville seek to play a key role in further promoting the sport in the state through the staging of events such as the Kensville Open in partnership with the PGTI. We wish the players all the best and look forward to some top-class golfing action this week," said Sameer Sinha, MD, Kensville Golf & Country Club. "We thank Kensville Golf & Country Club for partnering with us in staging the second edition of the Kensville Open. The positive trends continue on the PGTI as the last three events have seen new champions emerge. With the Kensville Open kicking off the final stretch of the season, the competition promises to get even more exciting as a number of young contenders will now be vying for top honours in the PGTI Order of Merit," said Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO, PGTI. The Kensville Golf & Country Club is every golf aficionado’s dream come true. It is a place that gives you the best of not both, but all worlds. Situated in an idyllic location off Dev Dholera, 40km from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it is surrounded by places of historical, cultural and environmental significance. Kensville is home to one of India's leading championship venues which has hosted a prestigious international tournament such as the European Challenge Tour's Gujarat Kensville Challenge for three years running from 2011 to 2013.

Kensville Open 2018 presented by PGTI underway in Ahmedabad

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