Kochi, 14-02-2016

Pawan Kumar and team wins Pro-Am event of CIAL Cochin Masters presented by PGTI 2016

The Pro-Am event of the CIAL Cochin Masters presented by PGTI 2016 was won by professional Pawan Kumar’s team.

The Pro-Am was played in the Team Scramble format where the team’s best ball was chosen on every shot including the putting green.

PGTI member Pawan Kumar of Delhi led his team to victory in the Pro-Am event with a score of 54.2 points. Pawan’s team comprised of amateurs Mr. Kurian C George, Mrs. Gigi Philipose and Mr. Sabu Thomas.

PGTI member R Murthy of Bengaluru helped his team finish second with a score of 55.4 points. Murthy’s team comprised of amateurs Mr. Zubair Naina, Mr. A Chauhan and Mr. S Pathak.

The prize for the closest to the pin on hole no. 5 was won by Mr. Sabu Thomas whose shot landed six feet from the hole.

The prize for the closest to the pin on hole no. 14 was won by Mr. Kurian C George whose shot landed 2 metres and 30 cms from the hole.

The prize for the straightest drive on hole no. 18 was won by Mr. Srinivas A V who landed it at a distance of 60 cms from the centre of the fairway.



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