BHUBANESWAR 23-Nov-2013 136
Srimoy Kar bagged back-to-back titles within a week when he emerged overall champion in the CII Invitation Golf Cup here at the Bhubaneswar Gulf Club course today. Despite a costly miss on the last hole, Srimoy, who claimed his earlier title in the Commander`s Cup Tournament five days ago, finished with a creditable 37 points.
Altogether 40 golfers, including five ladies, participated in the 18-hole stable ford tournament. Srikant Pradhan bagged the overall best gross prize, while Dharmendra Mishra and Lakhi Swain emerged winners in 19 to 24 handicap and ladies` categories respectively. The team title went to Orissa Stevedores Limited. Ollywood actress Archita Sahu handed over the prizes at the closing function.
RESULTS:
Overall champion: Srimoy Kar (37 points). Overall best gross: Srikant Pradhan (20 points). 0-18 handicap: P K Jena (Runner-up, 32 points). 19-24 handicap: Dharmendra Mishra (Winner, 31 points), Dr O B Krishna (Runner-up, 29 points*). Ladies: Lakhi Swain (Winner, 37 points). Longest drive: Dalbir Singh (211 yards). Straightest drive: Santosh Mohapatra (5’ 9’’). Nearest to pin: Srikant Pradhan (11’ 9’’). Team championship: Orissa Stevedores Limited (Winners, 54 points), Mahanadi Coalfields Limited `A` (Runners-up, 53 points).
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PHOTO: Title winners Srimoy Kar (Left) and Lakhi Swain (Right) with actress Archita Sahu in Bhubaneswar on Nov 23, 2013.
