The three-day Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament 2017 will conclude on Sunday with the prizes being given to the winners by Governor KK Paul.
On the second day on Saturday, 57 golfers played at the tournament. Senior golfers had, however, played on Friday, the inaugural day.
Till Saturday evening, 111 players have played. In all, 40 players will play on the basis of the cut-off list on May 28 and out of these 40, the best golfer will be declared on the basis of stroke play.
For impartial decisions and transparency, the Raj Bhawan Golf Club has made Rajesh Jairath the referee for the tournament. He is an experienced referee appointed by the International Golf Union.
After the play was over, the golfers who have come from various parts of the country, were treated to a cultural fest at the state guest house(Chalet Hall) in Nainital. Folk singers and dancers showcasing varieties of culture of Uttarakhand performed. Chhapeli, Chholia, Chanchri and other folk dances of Garhwal and Kumaon were presented to the delight of those present.