The record-setting 25th annual edition in India of the four-city Chola World Corporate Golf Challenge played its second venue of the season at Hyderabad Golf Association in Hyderabad.
Four net score winners and the best gross score from Hyderabad advanced to the National Final, where they will be joined by winners from the other 3 regional rounds in Delhi,Bangalore, 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.
Qualifiers for National Finals
Nett Winners: Sanjay Kamtam and Deepthi Reddy
Nett Runners-Up: Vasu Merugu and KBN Raju
Gross Winner: Mrs Swetha Gullapalli
ON COURSE CONTEST
| Contest | Winner | Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Savills Closest To Pin | Srinivasan Namala | 7 ft 5 inches |
| MG Motors Closest To Pin | Manikanth Reddy | 6 ft 10 inches |
| Infomerics Longest Drive | Bhaskar Avula Reddy | 259 yards |
| Chola Straightest Drive | Sumit Bajaj | 1 ft |
The event was launched with a well attended pre-event networking dinner which featured a short interactive session with Chola brand ambassador, 21 year old Sneha Singh who completed a solid 2025 season on the Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour (Hero WPGT) where she finished 4th on the rankings with two wins to her name.
The tour will now move to 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.
