Vijay Kumar - New Delhi
This time two new teams have entered the fourth edition of 'The Lloyd Delhi Golf Club League'. These teams are 'Sudhir Power' and 'Victorious Choice', with their joining the number of teams in the league has increased to 24. This prestigious league will start on October 3, 2024, at the historic Delhi Golf Club and its final will be played on October 26.
The league started in 2021.
The first edition of the league started in 2021, in which 18 teams participated. 20 teams participated in the 2022 edition, and in 2023 this number reached 22. With the addition of new teams this year, this league has become even more exciting. Last year, the league was won by 'Christy Golf', while 'The A-Team' in 2022 and 'Deutsche Motoren in 2021 became the winners.
A total of 456 players will participate.
The league will have 24 teams and each team will have 19 players, making a total of 456 players participating in this league. This league provides equal opportunities for players of all age groups and categories. It will include juniors, women, seniors and regular golfers. The new handicap system has also been implemented so that all teams have an equal chance to win.
The league format will be like this.
The format of the league will be 'four-ball better-ball matchplay' and it will be played in two stages—round-robin and knockout. In the first stage, each team will compete with six pairs (a total of 12 players), where every pair will play against a pair of the other team. The winning team will get points and the top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals. The knockout stage will feature matches between seven pairs (14 players) and the final will be played on October 26.
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Delhi Golf Club captain Raj Khanna said in a press conference, "When this league started in 2021, we expected its success, but this league has grown much faster than our expectations. This is the result of the collective efforts of team owners, sponsors and organizers."
Tournament Committee Chairman Colonel (Retd) Mohit Nasa said, "The proof of the popularity of this league is that new teams are joining it every year. The league started with 18 teams and now this number has reached 24. This league provides equal opportunities for everyone, be it juniors, women, or senior golfers." Alok Tikoo, Executive Vice President, of Lloyd's said, "We are proud to be a part of this league that promotes sporting talent, teamwork and excellence. This platform reflects our commitment to our consumer segment as well as the communities we serve."
Amar Sinha, Chief Operating Officer, Radico Khaitan said, "This league is a great opportunity for us to highlight Radico's premium offerings and contribute to the promotion of the sport of golf."
Support of talented golfers
The league also features some of the top golfers, including former national champions and Arjuna Award winners Nonita Lal Qureshi and Amit Luthra. Apart from this, Vikramjit Singh, Ashok Malik, Gaurav Ghai, Vivek Bhandari and top coaches like Amandeep Jaul, Chirag Kumar, Jasjit Singh, and other experienced golfers are also part of the league.
These are the 24 participating teams.
The A-Team, Sterling Swingers, Bale Golf, Eagles & Birdies, Christy Golf, Swing Kings, Shiva, Bajaj Foundation, Tee Birds, The Pioneers, MMG Coca-Cola, 24 Secure Lions, TEM EDC, Royal Ranthambore Athletic Drive, Deutsche Motoren, Birdie Machine, Ardee Masters, Bliss Golfers, B I Luxury, Bharat Strikers, Golf Code, Dayal Opticals, Victorious Choice and Sudhir Power.
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