BHUBANESWAR 24-Feb-2007 96
Bhubaneswar Golf Club hosted the 4th Nalco East Zone Golf Tournament at the BGC Course here at Infocity, Chandrasekharpur from February 22 to 22, 2007. The three-day tournament attracted as many as 80 golfers, including 10 ladies from within and outside the state.
Sukanta Sahoo of BGC won the trophy in the individual (0-18 handicap) category, while S P Patnaik finished runner-up with a score of 71. Augustin Ekka won the Best Golfer Salver Trophy by returning with a card of 81. BGC golf captain Bhumi Mohanty won the 19-24 handicap prize with a nett score of 69, while Srimoy Kar finished runner-up with a nett score of 71.
A K Padhy of Mahanadi Coal Fields Limited (MCL) was awarded the trophy as the best outstation golfer. He came out with a score of 72. Rehan Ali won the veteran title with a nett score of 34. He displayed his prowess in a nine-hole course, unlike the top-order golfers who went through with a full 18-hole course. Gopinath Sarangi finished runner-up behind Ali with a nett score of 37.
Rapidly improving Lakhi Swain claimed the Ladies title by logging a nine-hole nett score of 37. Her younger oppoent Alka Taneja finished runner-up in the event by returning with a nett score of 43. State Tourism and Excise Minister Devi Mishra graced the second-day function as chief guest and gave away the individual trophies. Sponsors Nalco Director (Project) P K Routray was present on the occasion as a guest.
