Kalimpong: Played at the picturesque Par 66 Army Golf Course at Durpin, the 1st Kalimpong Open Golf Tournament was held on 15th October 2008 on the stroke play format through 18 holes.

It was a keenly contested affair resulting in the Winners Trophy being claimed by Mr. Hiranya Mani Pradhan while the Runner-up was Lt. Col S.S. Rathore. The lowest Gross Scorer for the tournament was Col. Acharya.

Among the other prizes, the longest drive ironically was taken by Mt. T. Jigme, the oldest among the competitors. Yes! Golf is not about power alone but the sheer magic of timing and technique. The closest to pin again proved to be the seniors’ just dessert, as Col R. Allay (Retd) walked away with the trophy, just missing a Hole-in-one.

Maj Gen V. Puri, G.O.C., 27 Mtn Div gave away the prizes to the winners and tokens to the other participants.

The Tournament Organisers are grateful for the support of the sponsors: AXIS Bank – Kalimpong, Capt. P.M. Pradhan from Rockvale Academy, and HEAT Travels – Siliguri, along with friends of the game!!



The Army Golf Course in Durpin, Kalimpong



The winners of the 1st Kalimpong Open

Photo Courtesy: Mr. H. M. Pradhan