BMW Golf Cup International 2015 commences in India

KOCHI, India - Jan. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- BMW India held the opening tournament of BMW Golf Cup International 2015 in Kochi on 24 January 2015. 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, “It is with immense pride that we introduce BMW Golf Cup International 2015 in India. The world of amateur golf in India is witnessing progressive development and exemplifies the advancement and legacy of the sport in this country. BMW Golf Cup International is an event that our customers and patrons of the game all over India look forward to with enthusiasm and eagerness. We hope to see some great performances from this year’s participants and wish them success.”

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. P.P. Ashique, Managing Director, Platino Classic said, “We are proud to host this year’s opening tournament in Kochi. We have seen tremendous excitement amongst our customers to be a part of the prestigious BMW Golf Cup International. The tournament presents us with an opportunity to enhance our relationship 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 Kochi tournament are as follows –

Men A

Winner – Mr. Yatan Mahalawat

Runner Up – Mr. Thotungal Mathai Shaji

Second Runner Up – Mr. Anil Menon

Others

Longest Drive (Men) – Mr. Prashant Tole

Longest Drive (Ladies) – Ms. Arpita Gijare

Closest to the Pin (Men) – Mr. Krishnananda Shenoy

Lufthansa Straight Drive (Men) – Mr. Param Rathore

Lufthansa Straight Drive (Ladies) – Ms. Gigi John Philipose

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

No   Tournament Date   City
1   24 January 2015  Kochi
2   31 January 2015  Chennai
3   14 February 2015  Bangalore
4   21 February 2015  Hyderabad
5   28 February 2015   Jaipur
6   8 March 2015  Chandigarh
7   28 March 2015  Ahmedabad
8   4 April 2015  Mumbai
9   5 April 2015  Mumbai
10   11 April 2015  Pune
11   11 October 2015  Kolkata
12   18 October 2015  Raipur
13   25 October 2015  Lucknow
14   19 November 2015  Greater Noida
15   20 November 2015  Greater Noida
16   26 November 2015  Gurgaon
17   27 November 2015  Gurgaon
18   28 November 2015  National Final