PGTI Announces Puravankara Bangalore Team for The Louis Philippe Cup; Anirban Lahiri, Manav Jaini and Abhishek Jha to Lead Bangalore
PGTI and Puravankara today announced the team of professional golfers who will represent the Puravankara Bangalore team in the US $ 250,000 Louis Philippe Cup to be held at the Karnataka Golf Association from 5th to 10th March 2012.
Bangalore, India, January 26, 2012 --(PR.com)-- As the dates for India’s richest domestic golf event draw closer, PGTI and Puravankara today announced the team of professional golfers who will represent the Puravankara Bangalore team in the US $ 250,000 Louis Philippe Cup to be held at the Karnataka Golf Association from 5th to 10th March 2012. The pro team comprising of Anirban Lahiri, Manav Jaini and Abhishek Jha, will be led by team ambassador, the well known sports commentator and Bangalore resident, Charu Sharma, who brings his wealth of experience gained by working closely with various sports and teams over the years.
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 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 identify with all these classic features of this game and believe 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.”
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 BILT 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 youngster Abhishek Jha is one of the most promising young golfers in the country and moreover, Bangalore is his home ground.”
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.”
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. 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, Mumbai, Kolkota, Lucknow, Delhi, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, the Louis Philippe Cup has the toughest field 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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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 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 identify with all these classic features of this game and believe 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.”
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 BILT 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 youngster Abhishek Jha is one of the most promising young golfers in the country and moreover, Bangalore is his home ground.”
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.”
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. 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, Mumbai, Kolkota, Lucknow, Delhi, Gurgaon, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh, the Louis Philippe Cup has the toughest field 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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