Jurists & Civil Services Shine on Greens: Grand Golf Tournament Concludes at Chandigarh

The Voice of Chandigarh

The prestigious Jurists and Civil Services Golf Tournament concluded on a high note today at the lush greens of the Chandigarh Golf Club, bringing together members of the judiciary and civil services in a spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship.

A total of 106 participants, including 11 Hon’ble Justices and several distinguished civil servants, showcased their golfing skills in the early morning tournament that commenced with a shotgun start at 6:30 AM. Despite light rainfall, the pleasant weather and excellent course conditions ensured an enjoyable experience for all players.

R. K. Pachnanda, President of CGA, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chandigarh Golf Club for maintaining world-class standards and hosting a memorable event.

The Prize Distribution Ceremony was graced by Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Hon’ble Governor of Haryana, accompanied by Mrs. Mitra Ghosh. Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia also marked his presence at the occasion.

Tournament Highlights:

• Longest Drive: Tarun Lehal – 301 yards
• Nearest to the Pin: Rajesh Dhara (CGST Panchkula) – 1 ft 2 inches
• Straightest Drive: Rajan Gupta (Retd. IAS) – 6 inches

Major Winners:

• Overall Net Winner: Mahendra Pal Gurjar (IAS, Himachal Pradesh) – 60
• Overall Gross Winner: Aditya Gupta (PCS) – 70

Category-wise Winners:

Ladies Category:

• Winner: Mani Chander – 72
• 1st Runner-up: Gurpreet Kaur Deo (IPS) – 73

9 Holes Category (Gross):

• Winner: Justice Mahesh Grover – 45
• 1st Runner-up: S. S. Prasad (IAS) – 46
• 2nd Runner-up: Ashwani Kumar Chopra – 48

Above 65 Years (Net):

• Winner: Kulwaran Singh (IRS Retd.) – 66
• 1st Runner-up: Satraj Singh Toor – 69
• 2nd Runner-up: Bhupinder Singh (IPS Retd.) – 70

51–65 Years (Net):

• Winner: Naunihal Singh (IPS) – 62
• 1st Runner-up: Justice Amit Rawal – 68 (BB 9)
• 2nd Runner-up: Ram Subhag Singh (IAS) – 68

Below 50 Years (Net):

• Winner: Mahendra Pal Gurjar (IAS) – 60
• 1st Runner-up: Pankaj Nain (IPS) – 64
• 2nd Runner-up: Aaditya Gupta (PCS) – 65

The tournament concluded with great enthusiasm, strengthening bonds between the judiciary and civil services while celebrating excellence, discipline, and the timeless spirit of golf.