10th March, 2025: Following the resounding success of the first two editions, The Leela Palace Bengaluru hosted their third shotgun tournament at the Karnataka Golf Association on Saturday 8th March. The third edition is in collaboration with the Junior Golf Development Program and Karnataka Golf Association
What truly made this tournament stand out was its exceptional mix of rising stars and young talent, aged between 8 and 18, showcasing the full spectrum of golfing talent. The tournament has always been centered around children, with the main aim of inspiring the younger generation and promoting the development of their careers. This year, the tournament saw over 40 children in participation aged between with 70% playing for the second time. They were supported by 80 adults, comprising corporate professionals & key personalities from various industries, who joined in supporting the cause.
The emerging golf talent in India is showing exceptional promise, with numerous accolades highlighting their potential. Recent achievements of players who participated include victories in prestigious events such as the U.S. Kids Indian Championship, U.S. Kids World Juniors and U.S. Kids Singapore sand Malaysian Championships, alongside top finishes in the at IGU South Zone (India) and Epic WRX All India Tour. With multiple first-place finishes at events like the Karnataka Golf Association, these golfers are demonstrating remarkable skill and determination, positioning themselves as future stars of the sport.
The shotgun tee-off was by none other than the President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the sport – Sh. Kapil Dev. Known as an avid golfer, he has participated in various golf tournaments. On the occasion, Sh. Kapil Dev said, “The beauty of our country is that we can give children the space to play and dream. You never know which child will shine and make us proud. I'm glad to see Leela stepping in to promote sports and provide young talent with the platform they deserve. Give them the opportunity, and the rest will come through their talent and hard work.”
Madhav Sehgal, Area Vice President – South India, The Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts said, “This year, the tournament reached new heights with young golfers who have earned global recognition. The Leela remains committed to inspiring budding talent, providing a platform where camaraderie and competition blend harmoniously to shape the champions of tomorrow.”
Beyond the honour of triumph, the winners received stay and dining vouchers across The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts.
Winners of The Leela Annual Golf Tournament:
o Kapil Dev Longest drive – Rachana Bahadur
o Straightest drive- Ganesh Basavaraj, Managing Director, Machaan Resorts
o Closest to the pin par 3 – Ajay Kanwal
o Handicap 0-18
· winner – Ajay Vij, Senior Country Managing Director, Accenture
· runner up – John Abraham
o Handicap 19-24
· winner – Rachna Bahadur, SVP, Country Head – India, Synchrony
· runner up – Dr. Sanjay Rao
o Kids winner and runners up
· 14-18 years –
§ winner – Ayaan Jung
§ runner up – Manoj M
· 12-14 years –
§ winner – Aida Thimmaiah
§ runner up – Prem Muniyappa
· 9 – 11 years –
§ winner – Suryaansh Reddy
§ runner up- Dharma
· 8 and below –
§ winner – Shanshank Sudhakar
§ runner up – Pramati Veera
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