At the onset of 8th North Zone Civil Services Golf Tournament-2014 on Saturday, 80 officers including 21 retired officers from 5 States of northern India teed off on the lush greens of Chandigarh Golf Club here.
In the serving officers category, Rupinder Singh, SSP Punjab Police and Rajeev Moudgill Chief Engineer with PUDA finished the round with 3 overs but Rupinder singh played better 9 than his competitor and claimed the winners trophy.In retired officers category, BB Kaushik from Haryana claimed the trophy leaving behind Jaswant Singh Kharia with 4 strokes lead. In special prizes Sahil from the invitees category hit his golf ball 340 yards on the 4th Fairway and claimed the prize.
PK Chaduhery, former Chief Secretary, Haryana clinched the prize of nearest to pin by placing the ball 8 feet 8 inches on the 14th hole.
10 golfers were lucky to beat our professional golfer Harmeet Singh Kahlon, Arjuna Awardee, on the 3rd Hole and claimed a prize. Based on the gross score, 10 members team including 2 reserves was announced by CSR Reddy, IPS ADGP Punjab Police, Chairman North Zone Civil Services Golfing Society which will participate in the All India Civil Services Golf Championship. PS Pruthi IRS, President, Chandigarh Golf Association gave away the prizes.