Dhaliwal, Surinder triumph

CHANIDARH, MARCH 16: LT Col retd H.I.S. Dhaliwal and Col retd Surinder Singh not only over came afternoon heat but also outplay their...

CHANIDARH, MARCH 16: LT Col retd H.I.S. Dhaliwal and Col retd Surinder Singh not only over came afternoon heat but also outplay their rivals to emerge winners in the above 65 and below 65 years categories, respectively, in the inaugural edition of the Defence Service Officers Golf tournament held at the Chandigarh Golf Club here today.

Over a nine hole course, H.I.S. Dhaliwal with seven handicap had a gross score of 42 and nett score of 35, beat the field of more than thirty competitor in the fray to win the first place.

Maj Gen retd Gurbaksh Singh with a ten handicap had a score of 45 and nett score of 35 was placed second while Capt Shamsher Singh, a seven handicap golfer was third. His gross score was 43 and nett score 36.

The competition in the below 65 years was, however, over 18 holes. Col Surinder Singh chipped in excellent performance to score 77. He had a nett score of 66.

Col KS Deo with 18 handicap took the second spot. He had a gross score of 86 and nett score of 68.

There was ladies section also and Binny Dhanoa took the top slot with a gross score of 97 and nett score 75.

Binny Bath and Harinder Sandhu were second and third respectively.

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There was overwhelming response to the meet. With large number of retired defence personnel from Chandigarh Golf Club taking part in the meet. Some golfer from Chandimandir Golf Course were also in the fray.

Brig retd Gurbhachan Irwin Singh Kullar was the oldest golfer in the meet. The 86-year-old with nine handicap had a gross score of 47 and nett score of 38 9 hole. Taking into consideration the heat of the day, Kullar8217;s performance was good. 8220;It was a good exercise for me,8221; said Kullar after his round.

First seven positions in the below 65 categories were given prizes. In the above 65 and ladies section, the best three were honoured.

Results
Below 65 yrs: 1 Col Surinder Singh, 2 Col KS Deo, 3 Col RS Grewal, 4 GP Capt MS Sahota, 4 Brig NS Sandhu, 6 Col BS Kahlon, 7 Col AS Grewal.

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Above 65 yrs: 1 Lt Col HIS Dhaliwal, 2 maj Gen Gurbaksh Singh, 3 Capt Shamsher Singh.

Ladies: 1 Deepu Dhanoa, 2 Binny Bath, 3 Harinder Sandhu.

Coaches meeting
The Sports Authority of India SAI Coaches Welfare Association, Chandigarh unit will have annual general body meeting at the Lake Club tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

During the meeting office bearers of SAICWA will be elected.