Armyman Varoon Parmar Finishes 5th, Best Indian In APGC Mid-Amateur C'ship

Armyman Varoon Parmar finishes 5th, best Indian in APGC Mid-Amateur C'ship (Image Source: IANS)

Gading Raya Golf Club: Varoon Parmar, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army, fired rounds of 72, 68 and 76 for an even-par 216 to finish in solo fifth place overall and runner-up in Category C (ages 38 to 46) and emerged as the best Indian in the inaugural Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Mid-Amateur Championship organised in association with Indonesia Golf Association here on Thursday.

Part of the four-member team sent by the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the 43-year-old Parmar took the lead in the second round with an impressive score of four-under 68 at the Graham Marsh-designed Gading Raya Golf Club. Parmar emerged as the winner of the World Military Golf Championships in Kenya this June and ended runner-up at the IGU Senior & Mid-Amateur Golf Championship earlier this year.

Meanwhile, Arjun Singh finished third in Category C and seventh overall at two-over 218 after 54 holes. Ranjit Singh logged a tied ninth result at four-over 220 (73-72-75) while Simarjeet Singh finished joint 21st at 14-over 230 (80-76-74).

Further, Ashish Kapoor, who played in the event as a private entry, finished tied second in Category D (47 years and above).

“I am super happy with my performance. This was my first time in Indonesia, and despite playing in challenging weather conditions, I was able to hold my own; that is the biggest takeaway from the APGC Mid-Amateur Championship. My colleagues also did well, especially Arjun and Ranjit. I am thankful to the Indian Golf Union for extending this opportunity to me,” Parmar said after receiving his reward.

Further, Ashish Kapoor, who played in the event as a private entry, finished tied second in Category D (47 years and above).

“My heart fills with pride and patriotism for my motherland, which will be celebrating its 79th year of independence on August 15. Playing in the APGC Mid-Amateur Championship, which is being organized for the very first time, was a superlative experience, apart from some good rounds that my colleagues produced. All thanks to IGU for all their support,” the Indian Golf Union quoted Arjun Singh as saying.

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