Greater Noida, 22-04-2013
Jaypee Greens and PGTI announce Jaypee Greens Open
• Top golfers participating include Shamim Khan, Chiragh Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Mukesh Kumar
• Prize purse of Rs. 20 lakh
Jaypee Greens and Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) have announced the Jaypee Greens Open which will be played at the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort, Greater Noida, from April 23 – 26, 2013. The tournament offers a prize purse of Rs. 20 lakh.
The field at the Jaypee Greens Open will include the likes of Shamim Khan, Chiragh Kumar, Ashok Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Rashid Khan, Harendra Gupta, Om Prakash Chouhan, Abhijit Singh Chadha, Ajeetesh Sandhu, Vinod Kumar and Australia’s Kunal Bhasin, to name a few.
Greater Noida-based golfers Gaurav Pratap Singh and Mandeo Singh Pathania will be leading the local challenge. Both Gaurav and Mandeo have been tournament winners on the PGTI.
Mrs. Vidya Basarkod, President - Sales & Marketing, Jaypee Greens, said, “We are delighted to host our first Jaypee Greens Open 2013 Golf tournament. This PGTI tour tournament will see some of India’s top professionals playing at our Greg Norman designed 18-hole Championship Golf Course. We anticipate that the event will become one of the most esteemed and prestigious Golf tournaments in the future. We wish all the participants the very best for the tournament.”
Mr. Padamjit Sandhu, Director, PGTI, said, “We are pleased to announce the first Jaypee Greens Open. The tournament, a new addition to the PGTI schedule, is a positive start in our association with the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort. We thank Jaypee Greens for sharing our vision and look forward to an exciting week of golf.”
About Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI):
The Professional Golf Tour of India serves as the official governing and sanctioning body for men's professional golf in India and is a recognized member of the 'International Golf Federation' and the 'International Federation of PGA Tours'. PGTI also enjoys strategic alliances with the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour (European Tour). PGTI events offer 'Official World Golf Ranking' (OWGR) points. The Tour is led by its President, Padma Bhushan Shri. Kapil Dev, an iconic sporting legend who continues to inspire athletes and audiences nationwide.
For information on PGTI, please contact:
Nikhil Kalaan
Media Manager - PGTI
Mobile: 9910974846
Email: media@pgtofindia.com
