The Lusignan Golf Club and the Bank of Baroda are partnering yet again to stage the highly anticipated Bank of Baroda Golf Tournament today from 12:30h. Both LGC Vice President Paton George and Bank of Baroda Managing Director Arun Gupta have expressed excitement as the third edition of this tournament commences.
Bank of Baroda Managing Director Arun Gupta
In a statement, the Bank of Baroda’s Managing Director Arun Gupta has said, “Thanks a lot to the Lusignan management team for allowing us to sponsor another tournament. In the current financial year, we are sponsoring the third tournament, and we are very happy. This game has been a fantastic game, and the club has done very well with the game, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. I wish this tournament all the success, and all the people that will come much success.”
Sharing his sentiments on this development, LGC Vice President Paton George has said the Bank of Baroda is becoming a part of the setup of growth and development of the Lusignan Golf Club. He related that the club’s main aim, with the help of Bank of Baroda, is to make the game of golf a more inclusive sport for everyone.
LGC VP Paton George
Acting on the widely held belief that golf is not just for the elite, but more so for everyone, the LGC VP further divulged that with Bank of Baroda on board, this would allow the game to be grown and taken to another level.
The format of today’s event will be medal play 18 holes net scores shotgun start. It will consist of three flights – players with 9 and under handicap, 10-18 handicap, and 19-36 handicap. Up for grabs will be prizes for first, second and third place, best net in each flight, best overall net, best gross, nearest to the Flag, and Longest Drive. All prizes would include trophies and vouchers.
William Walker walked away with top honours in 2019, but with Walker not participating in 2022, a new champion will be crowned today.
All COVID-19 protocols would be in effect.
