Aman Raj wins the NIRMAYAN Charity PRO Am on a three way tie with a better back nine while Anirabn Lahiri was the first runner up
Pune (6 Jan, 2019) – The premium Golf Tournament was focused on bringing together leaders of the industry and top 20 Pro Golfers of our country on one platform for this noble cause. The tournament was held on 5th January 2019 at the Oxford Golf Resort, Pune, one of the Top Golf destinations.
The top players including the Olympian Anirban Lahiri, Veteran Rahil Gangjee along with top golfers like Shiv Kapur and Amar Raj came to support for under privileged children. The tournament was followed by an auction and dinner for the guests, wherein Bridgestone India supported the cause while providing personally signed goodies by the Team Bridgestone ambassadors i.e. P.V. Sindhu, Mary Kom, Sakshi Malik, Srikanth Kidambi and Lalita Babar at the auction.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Parag Satpute, Managing Director Bridgestone India said, “It makes us proud to be associated with Nirmayan Charity Pro Am and Hope for the Children Foundation, for contributing to the welfare of underprivileged children and moving towards building a better society and stronger future for our country. Education is one of the most essential factors that contribute to individual growth as well as the growth of the country. Bridgestone is also the TOP Olympic Sponsor globally and we are thrilled that this platform enables to generate awareness and funds through the medium of Sports, which is also another crucial aspect of individual growth.”
Mr. Rajiv Datar, the founder of NIRMAYAN Charity said “I thank Bridgestone India to support us for the noble cause and we believe very strongly in the power of our youth and children, they are our futures. This tournament focuses on improving the quality of life for underprivileged children in India. Pro Golfers and experts from the golf industry teamed up together to support the cause for Education.
Match Results
Main Winner
-Aman Raj
Runner Up
– Anirban Lahiri
Closest to pin
Winner names
-Hole 3 Vishal Uppal (7ft 5 inches)
-Hole 8 Atul Kirloskar(8 Ft)
-Hole 14 Sangram Kirloskar(6 ft 8 inches)
-Hole 17 Charu Sharma(8 ft)
Straightest Drive
Winner names
-Akitomo takahashi 10 inches
Longest Drive hole
Winner names
-Mens Jay Shikre(260 yards)
-Ladies Ananya garg(223 yards)