The 13th Governor's Cup Golf Tournament began in Nainital on Friday with the Governor of Uttarakhand, Dr K K Paul, teeing off the three- day tournament at Raj Bhawan in Nainital this morning.
Golfers from different parts of the country are taking part in this annual golf tournament in the lake city this year. As many as 48 golfers participated in the inaugural day of the tournament.
Speaking on this occasion, the Governor said that the basic purpose of organising this annual golf tournament here is to popualrise Nainital as a suitable place for playing golf at the national and international level.
Besides, such sports activities will also help boost the tourism sector. There is huge tourism potential lying with the State. However, there is a need to strengthen the basic infrastructure for development of this area, Dr Paul further said.
Keeping in view the popularity of the Raj Bhawan golf course, efforts are being made to host golf tournaments of international level here, he added.
More so, the students interested in golf are also being trained in the Raj Bhawan golf course. Those from the government-run schools are being provided free of cost training facilities, the Governor further said.