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News18
6 days ago
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- News18
IGU sends four-member team to compete in APGC Mid-Amateur Championship
Tangerang (Indonesia), Aug 11 (PTI) The Indian Golf Union (IGU) has sent a four-member team to Indonesia to compete in the first-ever Mid-Amateur Championship organised by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation in association with the Indonesia Golf Association. Led by current IGU All-India Mid-Amateur champion Ranjit Singh, the Indian team comprising Arjun Singh, Simarjeet Singh and Col. Varoon Parmar will participate in the prestigious event at the Gading Raya Golf Club here from August 12-14. A total of 80 golfers from 20 countries will be battling it out for the coveted trophy. Col. Varoon Parmar, who won gold at the World Military Games 2025 and finished runner-up in the IGU All-India Mid-Amateur Championship, bolsters the Indian team with his presence. Simarjeet, who won the IGU All-India Mid-Amateur Golf Championship in 2022 apart from clinching multiple national titles on previous occasions, is also in the team. Sharing his thoughts on competing in the event, Ranjit Singh said: 'I have represented India for many years and I am eternally grateful to the Indian Golf Union for sending me for this prestigious event. 'It is the first such Mid-Amateur Championship being organised by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation and I am happy to be part of the first such Indian team to be competing in it. 'The Gading Raya course is in pristine shape but there is likelihood of rain for the next three days, so adapting to the conditions becomes essential." IGU Director General Maj. Gen. (Retd) Bibhuti Bhushan said: 'The IGU has sent a strong team to Indonesia for the inaugural APGC Mid-Amatear Championship. 'The tournament serves our purpose of fostering camaraderie and the spirit of patriotism among the team members. Being contested among more than 20 countries, it also gives an opportunity to the Indian team to test their skills and play for the Tricolour." The championship will be staged in four age divisions – Group A (ages 25 to 29); Group B (ages 30 to 37), Group C (ages 38 to 46) and Group D (aged 47 and above) – and is open to men who have amateur status in accordance with the R&A guidelines. The tournament will be played in individual stroke play format over 54 holes. PTI AH UNG view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 15:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
APGC Junior Championship: Ranveer, Krish finish fifth in boys' team competition; Saanvi, Kashika end eighth in girls' team event
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Indian amateurs Ranveer Mitroo and Krish Chawla registered a fifth-place finish in the boys' team competition after posting a combined total of four-over 430 in the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship here at the Hong Kong Golf Club on Thursday. The Chinese pair of Jin Heng Yan and Jin Han won the boys' team title with a tally of four under 422. Rainy weather conditions made it difficult for lower scores. However, Ranveer continued his golden run in the event by submitting a modest two-over 73 in the third and final round to finish sixth in the individual event. His overall total read two-under 211, the best among the four-member team sent by the Indian Golf Union (IGU). Krish finished 22nd with a three-round total of six-over 219. New Zealand's Cooper Moore clinched the boys' individual title by a two-stroke margin over Tuan Anh Nguyen of Vietnam with a three-day total of nine-under 204. Ranveer, 16, felt that the tournament offered him an 'invaluable learning experience' and that he gained a better understanding of his strengths and areas of growth. 'Competing in a field like the APGC Juniors has given me a significant confidence boost. Being surrounded by talented players and experiencing the competitive atmosphere has motivated me to push my limits. I realised that I can hold my own against strong competitors, which has reinforced my belief in my abilities,' Ranveer said later. 'The support from the Indian Golf Union has been instrumental in my development as a golfer. They provide access to competitive opportunities that are crucial for my growth,' the 16-year-old added. In the individual girls' event, Saanvi Somu carded a two-over 74 in the final round to end her campaign in a creditable 10th place. Her compatriot, still recovering from illness, posted an improved three-over-75 to finish the tournament in 19th position. The Indian pair of Kashika and Saanvi finished eighth with a combined score of 16-over 448. In the mixed team event, the Indian pair of Krish and Saanvi ended their campaign in 13th position at 11-over 437. (ANI)
Hans India
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
APGC Junior C'ship: Ranveer, Krish finish fifth in boys' team competition; Saanvi, Kashika 8th in girls' team event
Indian amateurs Ranveer Mitroo and Krish Chawla registered a fifth-place finish in the boys' team competition after posting a combined total of four-over 430 in the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship here at the Hong Kong Golf Club. The Chinese pair of Jin Heng Yan and Jin Han won the boys team title with a tally of four-under 422. Rainy weather conditions made it difficult for lower scores. However, Ranveer continued his golden run in the event by submitting a modest two-over 73 in the third and final round to finish sixth in the individual event. His overall total read two-under 211, the best among the four-member team sent by the Indian Golf Union (IGU). Krish finished 22nd with a three-round total of six-over 219. New Zealand's Cooper Moore clinched the boys individual title by a two-stroke margin over Tuan Anh Nguyen of Vietnam with a three-day total of nine-under 204. Ranveer, 16, felt that the tournament offered him an 'invaluable learning experience' and that he gained a better understanding of his strengths and areas of growth. "Competing in a field like the APGC Juniors has given me a significant confidence boost. Being surrounded by talented players and experiencing the competitive atmosphere has motivated me to push my limits. I realised that I can hold my own against strong competitors, which has reinforced my belief in my abilities," Ranveer said. 'The support from the Indian Golf Union has been instrumental in my development as a golfer. They provide access to competitive opportunities that are crucial for my growth,' the 16-year-old added. In the individual girls' event, Saanvi Somu carded a two-over 74 in the final round to end her campaign in a creditable 10th place. Her compatriot, still recovering from illness, posted an improved three-over 75 to finish the tournament in 19th position. The Indian pair of Kashika and Saanvi finished eighth with a combined score of 16-over 448. In the mixed team event, the Indian pair of Krish and Saanvi ended their campaign in 13th position at 11-over 437.
NZ Herald
29-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Teenager Cooper Moore rallies late to win Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Junior Championship
Cooper Moore's burgeoning career has reached another height as he claimed the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship Boys title at Hong Kong Golf Club. In a remarkable come-from-behind victory, Moore battled the elements and a strong field to emerge the champion by two strokes ahead of Vietnam's Nguyen Tuan
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
APGC Junior Championship: Riding on Ranveer's back-to-back 69, India jumps to T-2 spot in boys' team competition
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Delhi lad Ranveer Mitroo submitted a second consecutive card of two-under 69 to help India jump to tied second place in the boys' team competition along with compatriot Krish Chawla after the second round of the ongoing Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship here at the Hong Kong Golf Club. With an overall total of one-under 283, the Indian duo are six strokes behind the leaders Parin Sarasmut and Warut Boonrod of Thailand. The Indian Golf Union (IGU) sent a four-member team to compete in the prestigious tournament organised by APGC. Individually, Ranveer maintained his fourth position in the individual boys competition. Krish improved his overnight tied 16th place after posting a two-over 73 to end the second round in sole 15th position with an overall total of three-over 145. Thailand's Parin Sarasmut fired a five-under 66 to share the lead with Tuan Anh Nguyen of Vietnam with matching totals of eight-under 134, a release said. After five straight pars, Ranveer birdied the sixth hole from five feet after his approach landed 15 yards short of the flag on the right rough. However, the 16-year-old stumbled upon a bogey on the next hole only to make amends with back-to-back birdies on the eighth and ninth holes. On the back nine, he birdied Hole no.s 14, 17 and 18 against a double bogey on the 10th and bogey on the 12th hole. Reflecting upon his round, Ranveer said: 'Round 2 was great but I made a lot of mistakes. I made six birdies, one double bogey and two bogeys. I again shot 69 (-2). I am sitting in fourth place out of 32 amateurs after two rounds. I was decent off the tee and approach, good putting and chipping. But I dropped a lot of shots from close range today.' In the individual girls event, Saanvi Somu carded a three-under 69 to jump to the joint ninth spot as compatriot Kashika Mishra had a disappointing round of 10-over 82 fighting a bout of viral fever. The Indian pair of Kashika and Saanvi were ranked sole seventh with a combined score of 11-over 299 after Round 2. In the mixed team event, the Indian pair of Krish and Saanvi were lying in tied 10th position at five-over 289.(ANI)
