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Through their support for the Bangalore team in the Louis Philippe Cup, Puravankara Projects Ltd. is looking to take their association with Golf to an all new level, by making deeper connections with the golf enthusiasts all over the city and country, building a special bond with Bangaloreans through the sport.
Jackbastian Nazareth, CEO, Puravankara Projects Ltd., was optimistic about their team's chances in the inaugural edition of the premier golf event, Louis Philippe Cup. Golf has always been associated with class, discipline, patience, strategy, astute thinking, focus, anticipation and last but not the least, reading the elements of nature for overcoming the challenges thrown. Puravankara, as a real estate brand, identifies with all these classic features of this game and believes strongly in shaping the future, not only of the industry, but across disciplines by creating landmarks and engineering growth.
Jackbastian Nazareth articulated, "The Louis Phillipe Cup has been instrumental in bringing so many players in India together in one way or another and is bringing about this paradigm shift in the way this game should be played and taught. We are proud to be associated with PGTI (Professional Golf Tour of India). Puravankara is glad to be represented by golfers of the calibre of Anirban Lahiri, Abhishek Jha and Manav Jaini who have shown their golfing prowess and established their class on the circuit. With the collective expertise of these golfers, guidance from non-playing captain Charu Sharma and support from home crowd, we hope that the Puravankara Bangalore team performs exceptionally well in the Louis Philippe Cup."
Padamjit Sandhu, Director - Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), expressed his vision for the Louis Philippe Cup. "We welcome Team Puravankara to the Louis Philippe Cup, and are excited with the strong support this interesting new format in professional golf is generating. With all the top professional golfers from India ready to tee it up for the event, some very exciting golf will be witnessed in Bangalore, and we are looking forward to the city based competition generating tremendous fan and crowd support. The Louis Philippe Cup looks all set to take the popularity and traction of golf to an all new level", opined Padamjit Sandhu.
Speaking about the composition of the team, Mr. Rishi Narain, Founder, Rishi Narain Golf Management, said, "We have worked closely with the PGTI to ensure that all top 18 golfers on the PGTI order of merit can compete in the inaugural edition of the Louis Philippe Cup, ensuring exciting competition for all golf enthusiasts. We have worked extensively with the golfers and teams to ensure that all teams are evenly balanced which will make for interesting viewing."
Addressing the media, non-playing captain and team ambassador Charu Sharma expressed his delight at working with some of the best golfers from India. "Anirban Lahiri's exploits on the Asian Tour and his win at the Panasonic Open in 2011 has established him as one of the best golfers in the country. Manav Jaini has given a good account of himself on the tour and Abhishek Jha is one of the most promising young golfers in the country and moreover, Bangalore is his home ground. It is a privilege for me to work with such a talented team of golfers and be part of this path-breaking golf event that promises to reach out to the fans and form a deep bond. We hope to build a great camaraderie, working as a team to perform well at the Louis Philippe Cup. I am sure that with the love and support from golf lovers in Bangalore, Puravankara Bangalore team will do well at the Louis Philippe Cup."
Willy Ribbe, COO Royal Orchid Hotels, addressed the media about their role as Hospitality Partners for the Louis Philippe Cup and said, "We are delighted to be associated with a premier event like the Louis Philippe Cup and we are enthusiastic about hosting India's top golfers. We are eagerly looking forward to the commencement of the Louis Philippe Cup for which we have made special arrangements and have a whole range of high-end hospitality services on offer to cater to the demands of such a large scale event."
Heading the challenge for Puravankara Bangalore team in the Louis Philippe Cup is winner of 5 PGTI titles, Anirban Lahiri who notched up his first professional win on the Asian Tour by winning the Panasonic Open in 2011. With consistently good performances on the Tour, he finished 2011 ranked no.5 on the PGTI Order of Merit, which secured and confirmed his entry to the Puravankara Bangalore Team. Winner of the 2011 SRF All India Professional Golf Matchplay Championship, Manav Jaini maintained his form through the year to finish 2011 at no. 16 on the PGTI Order of Merit and earn his selection for the Puravankara Bangalore Team.
After a great run in the amateur circuit, Abhishek Jha turned pro in 2010. He has shown great promise and risen up the rankings ladder to no.32 on the PGTI Order of Merit and has made it to the Puravankara Bangalore team as the sponsor's choice.
While the Puravankara Bangalore pro team for Louis Philippe Cup has been finalized, the amateur team is still awaiting two qualifiers. Amateur golfer B.K Satish has already earned his berth in the Puravankara Bangalore amateur team, beating stiff competition from Bangalore's top amateur golfers in the qualifiers held at the Eagleton Golf Resort in November 2011. The other two qualifiers for Puravankara Bangalore amateur team will be selected through qualifying rounds to be held in Karnataka Golf Association on the 25th and 26th of January, 2012 and at the Bangalore Golf Club on the 4th of February, 2012.
With India's top 18 golfers representing 9 cities: Bangalore, Chennai, West (Mumbai&Pune), Kolkota, Lucknow, Delhi, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, the Louis Philippe Cup has a stronger field than any tournament in 2012 and this will make for more exciting competition and nail-biting finishes.
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