Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 22 2009:
Rfn Parsuram of IGAR (S) bagged the 'best grass'and overall championship title of the inaugural Chief Minister Golf Cup tournament held today at Mantripukhri Greens.
Participated by 32 players from the Assam Rifles Golf Club, Manipur Golf Club and 57th Mountain Division, Rachandra Singh secured the runner-up position of the tournament which was inaugurated by the Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh as the chief guest.
Individual prizes were won by Indrajit Singh (maximum par), Lt Col SK Jha (maximum birdie) and Lt Col Rajendra Singh (straight drive) in the handicap 18 category while in the handicap 12 category the winners included Col Rajeev Srivastava (max par) and Maj Gen AK Choudhury (straight drive).
Birbal Singh and LK Singh were respectively the winner and runner-up in the best net category, informed a PRO IGAR (S) release.
In his address, the CM confessed his growing interest in the prestigious game and assured to support growth of the game in the state in every possible manner, the release added.