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Top Women Golfers Vie for Mahindra Trophy at BPGC Ladies Open Championship

The 14th BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship will be held from February 10-12 at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club in Mumbai. The tournament, sponsored by WIGA and CPP, has attracted 96 entries from across India competing in Gold, Silver, and Bronze divisions. Key contenders include Bengaluru's top-ranked Paromita Mukherjee and a strong Mumbai contingent led by Uma Menon and Sonia Malhotra. The defending champion, Bhuvika Bhise, will not be competing, leaving the prestigious Mahindra Trophy open for a new winner.

Key Points: BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship 2024 Preview

  • 96 national entries across three divisions
  • Paromata Mukherjee leads Gold Division
  • Defending champion Bhuvika Bhise absent
  • Winner receives Mahindra Trophy
  • Silver Division gross score wins Lt. Col Harbhajan Singh Trophy
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Country's top golfers to play in 14th BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship

India's top amateur women golfers compete in the 14th BPGC Ladies Open from Feb 10-12. See contenders for the Mahindra Trophy.

"The event...has attracted 96 entries in Gold, Silver & Bronze Division from all over India. - BPGC Release"

Mumbai, February 7

Leading golfers from around the country will be seen in action at the 14th BPGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship, to be played on the pristine greens of the Bombay Presidency Golf Club from February 10 to 12, according to a release.

The event, sponsored by WIGA and co-sponsored by CPP, has attracted 96 entries in Gold, Silver & Bronze Division from all over India.

Among the Gold Division players is Bengaluru's Paromita Mukherjee, the AVT tour top ranked player, while Mumbai's challenge will be spearheaded by Uma Menon, Sonia Malhotra, Mugdha Datar, Bharati Purker & Tasneem Ali, according to information shared by BPGC Lady Captain Vijaya Sahajwala. Delhi players Sonal Chaudhri and Dimple Singh are also expected to put up a good showing.

The event last year was won by 18-year-old Bhuvika Bhise of BPGC, who will be missing from this year's action, keeping the slot open for a new champion to emerge.

The winner will be presented with the gorgeous Mahindra Trophy, while there will also be Silver prizes in all Divisions. The golfer with the best gross score in the Silver Division will be presented with the Lt. Col Harbhajan Singh Trophy.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Great initiative by BPGC and the sponsors. It's heartening to see amateur sports, especially for women, receive corporate support. Hope the coverage is good so young girls across India get inspired to take up the sport.
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Sarah B
As someone new to following golf in India, this is exciting! 96 entries is a fantastic number. Sad that last year's champion Bhuvika Bhise won't be defending her title, but that means we'll crown a new winner. The competition seems wide open!
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Vikram M
Paromita Mukherjee from Bengaluru is the one to watch! Being the AVT tour top rank is no small feat. Wishing all the golfers the very best. Hope the weather in Mumbai holds up for them.
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Rohit P
While it's great to have this event, I do wish there was more mainstream media coverage for women's sports beyond cricket. These athletes train just as hard. Respect to Lt. Col Harbhajan Singh for having a trophy in his name for the Silver Division.
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Kavya N
BPGC greens are beautiful! A perfect venue. My niece is taking up golf and she's so excited about this championship. Shows how such events can really boost interest at the grassroots level. Jai ho!

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