Havells Chandigarh Golf League 2023 Begins Today: 21 teams, 378 players, 4 weeks, 75 Matches, INR 28 Lacs In Prizes
The Havells Lloyd Chandigarh Golf League, in collaboration with Trident Hills Panchkula, is set to kick off on September 26th at the iconic Chandigarh Golf Club, often referred to as the "nursery of Indian golf." This four-week extravaganza promises an exciting competition, featuring 21 teams comprising a total of 378 players. The league adopts a unique format, combining both league and knockout phases, with each team consisting of 18 players. The teams were formed through a Player Auction held on August 18, with each team having ten owner's picks and the remainder selected from the player pool.
This high-profile event is proudly headlined by Havells India Limited, a leading Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company in India. The 21 teams will be divided into three groups during the round-robin stage, where they will compete against each other. The top twelve teams will advance to the Super 12 knockout stage, scheduled for the third week of October. The top four teams will receive a direct entry into the quarter-finals, while the remaining four will secure their spots through a Super 12 pre-quarterfinal knockout. All matches will be held in morning and afternoon sessions, commencing at 8:00 am. The total prize money for the teams amounts to INR 28 Lacs, with the victorious team taking home INR 12 Lacs.
Trident Hills Panchkula joins the event as the associate sponsor, while BMW Krishna Automobiles serves as the official Automobile Partner. Alchemist Hospital, a prominent healthcare facility in the city, has been designated as the Health Partner for the event, and InCred Wealth is the wealth partner. Renowned international Assurance, Tax & Advisory firm, Grant Thornton, assumes the role of the Official Scorekeeper. Additionally, the club is organizing a Shingles Disease Awareness Program on all match days, emphasizing the importance of health alongside sporting excellence.
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Colonel HS Chahal, President of Chandigarh Golf Club, expressed his delight in hosting the second edition of the Chandigarh Golf League, highlighting the success of the inaugural event and the continued support from all 20 participating teams. He extended a warm welcome to Havells as their long-term partner, emphasizing their shared commitment to nurturing golfing talent in the region and creating a lasting legacy in the world of golf.
Mr. Ravinder Mantoo, BU Head for Greater Punjab at Havells, spoke about their commitment to supporting sports and promoting young talent, emphasizing their role in empowering aspiring athletes through their association with the Chandigarh Golf League.
Mr. Brandon de Souza, the Tournament Director, acknowledged the growing popularity of franchise golf leagues across India and expressed confidence in the sustained success of the Chandigarh Golf League, following successful editions in various cities across the country, from Kolkata and Gurgaon to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and even tier two cities like Lucknow and Jamshedpur.
