Presented by the Department of Tourism, Karnataka, the Golf Festival has been a successful showcase of Karnataka as a premier golfing destination for the last four years. Commenting on the association with the festival, Mr. Arvind Jadhav, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism Department of Karnataka said, "For the past four editions, the Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival has been successful in promoting Karnataka as one of the best golfing destinations in the country. We hope this year will be no exception and that our state will continue to be recognized and rewarded as the one-stop golfing destination in India. We are therefore keen to continue our association with this Festival along with Toyota Kirloskar Motor, so that the experience of playing at KGA, nominated as one of the Top Ten Golf Courses in the Asia Pacific Region, continues. There is also an opportunity for Golfers participating from outside the State, to play in other scenic Golf Courses spread across the State in Mysore, Coorg, Chikmagalur, etc., and have a real Golfing Holiday along with Friends and Family."
Echoing the thoughts of Mr. Jadhav, Managing Director of Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation, Dr. C. D. Dyavaiah, IFS added, "Having reaped the rewards of being host to the largest golf festival in the South of India, we strongly believe that this edition will only get bigger and better. We are happy to be associated with this event and have in fact offered, once again this year, an opportunity for the Winning Team of 2 Golfers along with their Spouse, over 4 days of the Event, to experience the exiting 7 Nights / 8 days Journey on the Golden Chariot, Pride of South."
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, who have supported the Golf Festival since its inception, are also keen to continue their Association, a true testament to the success of this event. Speaking on this sustained partnership, Mr. Sandeep Singh, COO & DMD, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited said, "Toyota has always believed in promoting sports and we have been very active in this space. Be it motorsports, cricket or golf, Toyota has been successful in associating itself with the promotion of different forms of sports to bring more value to our esteemed customers. Golf as a sport resonates values that represent strength in strategy, power in precision and always outperforming your own self. We at Toyota Kirloskar Motor are also driven by similar principals characterized by the globally renowned QDR (Quality, Durability & Reliability) standards of our products and our Customer First philosophy. The Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival has over the years provided us with the platform to display the convergence of the values of the sport and the company and we are glad to have been associated with this festival since its inception and to continue our association further." With Toyota Kirloskar Motor as the title sponsor, the Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival is Powered by Mantri Developers, in Association with Infinite Computer Solutions India Pvt. Ltd and WMU , Royal Orchid Hotels as the Hospitality Partner, IZOD, Gant and Ruosh (Style Partners) with ORIS Watches as the official timekeepers, Halogolf.com (online partner) and Turkish Airlines (Airline Partner).
Speaking about their continued support to The Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival, Ms. Snehal Mantri, Director, Marketing, Mantri Developers Pvt. Ltd. opined, "This is the third year in a row, that we have been associated with this Mega Golf Festival. This has given us a great opportunity to interact with all the participants and showcase our state of technology, Mantri Webcity. Mantri Webcity is the first techno residential project inspired by new age technologies like nano technology, robotics, cloud computing, etc. It's a project with perfect blend of technology and comfort. After all Bangalore is not only a dream destination for Golf in India, as you can play golf 365 days in a year, it is also the IT Hub of India, hence we have to maintain high technical standards in our apartments to match the City's image."
As great golfing action awaits KGA, currently ranked amongst the top 10 golf courses in Asia-Pacific, Mr. M. P. Paul, President of The KGA Association said, "I am sure that this edition of the event, just like its preceding ones, will be successful in promoting the sport and golf tourism in the state. We will ensure that the participants truly savor their golfing experience, making this tournament one of the best in the country. After all we are India's Premier Golf Course!"
Speaking about the success of the past four editions of this unique initiative, former Asian Games gold medalist, Rishi Narain, Managing Director of Rishi Narain Golf Management said, "This edition will mark the fifth year of the Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival. We are delighted to have so many people enjoying this unique golfing event and are humbled at the continuous support this event has gained through the last five years. We conceptualized this festival to showcase Bangalore as the golfing destination that it is and are elated to say that this platform has done just that."
Commenting on their continued association with Rishi Narain Golf Management and the Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival, Pradhan Ganapathy, VP - Development of Royal Orchid Hotels said, "As a hotel that caters to a growing number of golf tourists in the city, we are eagerly looking forward to associate with the Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival. We aim that as hospitality partners to this event, we shall compliment the award winning facilities of the KGA with hospitality that leaves no stone unturned."
Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival is the official India Qualifier for the World Golfers Championship in which 5 Winners from 5 different handicap categories (0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20 & 21-24), will represent India at the World Golfers Championship. The 19th World Golfers Championship will take place in Durban, Republic of South Africa, from 26th October to 2nd November, 2013, with over 200 Amateur Golfers from 40 Countries participating over 4 rounds of competitive golf in 4 different Golf Courses in the Kwa Zulu - Natal Province. The World Golfers Championship World final is played over 72 holes, stroke play, with handicap adjustments after each round, giving all a fair and equal opportunity.
With prizes that include entry into the World Golfers Championships for the top 5 winning individuals in various handicap categories and the victorious team winning a royal weeklong trip on the luxurious Golden Chariot train, sponsored by the Department of Tourism, this festival is truly a celebration. Reminiscing his time at the World Golfers Championships last year, the winner of Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival, 2012, Mr. Shamsher Puri said "It was great to be part of an international golf fraternity. Competition was intense, but we had a great time interacting with golfers from across the globe, as they shared experiences while they play on different golf courses and different conditions. It was a great honor to be part of the World Championships and I shall always be grateful to the Toyota Karnataka Golf Festival for providing me with the opportunity."
Arjuna Awardee and ace professional golfer Harmeet Kahlon from Chandigarh will be making a special appearance on behalf of Toyota Kirloskar Motor on 14th Sept, 2013, where he will interact, compete and guide over 120 Golfers on any one hole of KGA.
In addition to top amateur golfers, the Festival will also see celebrities like Syed Kirmani, Charu Sharma, G R Vishwanath and Erapalli Prasanna display their golfing skills at the KGA which will conclude with a gala cocktail and dinner awards ceremony at the Royal Orchid Hotels, Bengaluru, on 15th September, 2013 where the winning teams and participants will be felicitated.
