The record-setting 25th annual edition in India of the four-city Chola World Corporate Golf Challenge kicked off last weekend at Bangalore’s picturesque Prestige Golfshire Club.
Four net score winners and the best gross score from Bangalore advanced to the National Final, where they will be joined by winners from the other 3 regional rounds in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai competing for the chance to represent India at the prestigious World Final of the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) which is the culmination of events in which over 7,500 corporate golfers from 40 countries participate, all aiming to earn a spot at the World Final.
This year’s challenge was played in Gross & Nett format, divided into two handicap categories capped at 24, with live scoring, handicaps adjusted on the Double Peoria format and an array of prizes enhancing the experience.
The event was launched with a well attended stylish pre event networking dinner at the JW Marriott, Bangalore which featured a short interactive session with Chola brand ambassador, 19 year old Avani Prashanth who completed a solid 2025 first season on the Ladies European Tour.
Qualifiers for National Finals
Nett Winners: Arvind Kumar and Praveen Singhvi
Nett Runners-Up: Saif Mekhri and Arjun Singh
Gross Winner: Ms Sonam Chugh
The tour will now move to Hyderabad (Hyderabad Golf Association) on Saturday, November 22, followed by Delhi NCR (Classic Golf & Country Club) on November 29, before concluding at Willingdon Sports Club, Mumbai, on December 13. At each round, a pre-event networking dinner will enable the participating corporates to meet and build relationships before the tournament round.
CONTEST RESULTS
| CATEGORY | WINNER | MEASUREMENT |
|---|---|---|
| iFLY Pinpoint Flight | Jayanthi Ravi | 1ft |
| Chola Straightest Drive | Ramesh Kalanje | On The Line |
| Savills Closest To Pin | Mahesh Sivaramakrishnan | 6ft |
| MG Motors Closest To Pin | Pramod Modgil | 11ft |
| Infomerics Longest Drive | Girish Rao | 285 Yards |
