Inaugural Kelachandra Golf Championship Held at CGL and MDGC

The inaugural edition of the Kelachandra Golf Championship concluded at Coorg Golf Links (CGL) in Bittangala. The tournament was sponsored by the Kelachandra Group, with its Managing Director, K. J. Kuruvilla, attending as the Chief Guest.

A total of 110 members participated in the two-day championship. The opening round was held at Mercara Downs Golf Club (MDGC), while the final round took place at Coorg Golf Links.

CGL Captain C. B. Muthanna and Ashwini Nachappa addressed the gathering. Prizes were distributed by Chief Guest K. J. Kuruvilla at CGL.

The championship saw golfers compete across two courses, with combined performances determining the final results.

The results are as follows:

1. Gross Stroke Play – 36 Holes

• Winner-  M.A POOVAIAH (152 )
• Runner-Up- PARITOSH GANAPATHY (154)

2. Net Stroke Play – 36 Holes (Handicap 0–18)

• Winner-  C.A. BOPAIAH
• Runner-Up –  DEV UTHAIAH

3. Net Stableford – 36 Holes (Handicap 19–24)

• Winner- ARUN SOWDAS (71)
• Runner-Up – MACHAIAH KS(70)

4. Ladies Net Stableford – 36 Holes (Handicap 0–24)

• Winner- INALINI CHINNAPPA (68)
• Runner-Up – ASHWINI NACHAPPA(66)

5. Gross Stableford – 18 Holes

• Winner- AKHIL MUTHANNA (26)
• Runner-Up-SANJAY DSOUZA (25)

6. Net Stableford – 18 Holes (Handicap 0–18)

• Winner- CB MUTHANNA  (37)
• Runner-Up – BM NACHAPPA(37)

7. Senior Citizen Net Stableford – 18 Holes (Handicap 0–24)

• Winner- CAPT SHASHI GANAPATHY (32
• Runner-Up – BOPANNA BA(32)

8. CLOSEST TO PIN

WINNER –  KISHORE DG (4 FT 7 INCHES)

9. LONGEST DRIVE

WINNER –  AKASH APPACHOO