DGC Junior/Sub-Junior Golf Tourney Begins In New Delhi

DGC Junior/Sub-Junior Golf tourney begins in New Delhi (Image Source: IANS)

Junior Golf Tournament: The 15th DGC Junior/Sub-Junior Golf Tournament began on Tuesday here at the iconic Delhi Golf Club with over 180 golfers, aged between 6 and 22 years, participating in a three-day tournament.

Eighteen holes per day will be played on both the Lodhi and Peacock Courses. The ceremonial tee-off was done by top junior talent – Kashika Misra, India’s No. 1 in IGU Category A, and Deepak Yadav, a course record holder and new pro who recently shot 10-under at the NCR Cup.

A test of skill, focus, and grit, the tournament will see some of India’s most promising young golfers in action, including Rakshit Dahiya, who recently won the NCR Cup; current top ranked junior in the IGU (Indian Golf Union) merit list, Kashika Misra; and Shan Alvi, a caddy’s son, who just won his fifth IGU tournament in a row.

Upholding its commitment to inclusivity, the Delhi Golf Club has waived entry fees for 30 underprivileged juniors — comprising 15 children of DGC caddies, 7 participants from Village Jindali supported by The Golf Foundation, and 8 from the Ultimate Foundation.

A test of skill, focus, and grit, the tournament will see some of India’s most promising young golfers in action, including Rakshit Dahiya, who recently won the NCR Cup; current top ranked junior in the IGU (Indian Golf Union) merit list, Kashika Misra; and Shan Alvi, a caddy’s son, who just won his fifth IGU tournament in a row.

Usha has partnered with the DGC for over three decades, promoting the growth of golf across categories – from junior to ladies – witnessing the rise of numerous talented golfers over the years.

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