The 11th Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament began in Nainital on Friday with Governor of Uttarakhand Aziz Qureshi teeing off the three-daylong tournament at Raj Bhawan in Nainital.
Over 100 golfers from different parts of the country are taking part in this annual golf tournament in the lake city this year. Three woman golfers were among the 41 golfers who participated in the inaugural day of the tournaments. Besides, a 85-year-old senior golfer also took part in the first day of the golf tournament.
The interesting fact about this tournament is that apart from leading players from different sectors, amateur golfers will also be able to take part in this sports event. Speaking on this occasion, the Governor of Uttarakhand said that the basic aim of organising this annual golf tournament is to popualrise the golf sport in the Hill State and to bring it Uttarakhand on the international Golf Tourism map.
At the same time, he informed that with a view to help people including ladies and children who are interested in playing golf, efforts are being made to hire a professional golf coach. Thus getting basic training of golf, these players may also compete at different golf completions at the national and international level, the Governor expressed hope.
Among others who were present on the inaugural golf tournament ceremony were Commissioner of Kumaon RK Sudhanshu, District Magistrate Nainital Arvind Singh Hyanki and organiser of the tournament Colonel (retd) Pradeep Goyal.