Rishi Narain with Sridhar Reddy and Nitin Gupta holding the Trophy at Toscana Valley
The 24th Chola World Corporate Golf Challenge National Finals concluded in grand style on 30th May, 2025, at the stunning Toscana Valley Country Club, nestled in the picturesque hills of Khao Yai, Thailand. The event brought together 16 top corporate golfers and 16 guest players from across India, who had qualified through a series of competitive regional rounds held between October and December, 2024.
The stunning Toscana Valley Resort
The Toscana Valley course, known for its dramatic elevation changes, impeccably maintained fairways, and breathtaking vistas, offered a true championship test. Each hole presented a unique challenge, demanding precision and strategic shot-making. With luxurious suites and exceptional hospitality, the venue proved to be a fitting host for a tournament of this calibre.
Over two days of stroke play, the finalists displayed high levels of skill and sportsmanship, culminating in an exciting finish.
The finalists pose at the clubhouse entrance to Toscana Valley
The World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) is India’s longest-running multi-city corporate golf tournament, having launched in 1999, and is part of one of the largest corporate golf series in the world. Since its inception in 1993, the WCGC has seen participation from over one million golfers across more than fifty countries. The tournament is renowned for promoting global business networking through the shared passion for golf.
In India, the 2024 regional qualifiers were hosted at elite venues including Prestige Golfshire (Bangalore), Willingdon Sports Club (Mumbai), Qutab Golf Club (Delhi), and Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA).
The WCGC is currently organised in more than 25 global territories representing an international network of National Golf Tournaments. The annual winners from each country compete in the World Final, representing their company and country in conditions that resemble a professional tour event and on world class courses and golf tourism destinations.
India has emerged winners at the World Final on two occasions and has also been runner-up twice during the 23 years that India has been sending teams there.
This year, the World Final will take place in Shanghai, China, from October 19–23, where India’s top team will compete against global champions.
The 24th edition reaffirmed the WCGC’s legacy as a benchmark for corporate golf, seamlessly blending competitive spirit with business camaraderie in an unforgettable setting.
Final Results – Main Category
- Winner: Sridhar Reddy (Hyderabad) – 5 handicap – 36 NETT points
- Runner-Up: Nitin Gupta (Delhi) – 13 handicap – 33 NETT points
Final Results – Guest Category
- Winner: Vijay Mohan Pai – 71.1 NETT
- Runner-Up: Srinivasanmohan – 71.7 NETT