Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 2: Aimed at wooing influx of tourists from across the world especially after the revocation of Article 370, the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism is taking several measures by organizing gala events and as a part of these initiatives, a five-day long Professional Golf Tournament in India (PGTI) is being organised at the scenic 18-hole international standard Jammu Tawi Golf Course from October 4.
More than 120 golfers from across the country will be taking part in the prestigious tournament teeing off from October 4 and concluding on October 8.
Special Secretary Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir Government, Amarjit Singh speaking to media here at a press conference at Jammu Tawi Golf Course (JTGC) club this morning said, “it is an honour for us that we are hosting the second edition of the PGTI starting from October 4 that will conclude on October 8 with a Pro Am event.”
He said that 126 golfers of national and international repute will participate in the prestigious event.
He was flanked by Director Tourism Jammu, Vivekananda Rai, Secretary, JTGC, Manav Gupta, Joint Director, Jammu Tourism, Sunaina Mehta and PGTI representative Vikas.
The Special Secretary said, “it is not less than a privilege for the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department that the JTGC has yet again been the first choice for the PGTI to host this tournament of international standard,” adding, “we have five international standard golf courses in Jammu and Kashmir and with a motive to tap the potential of tourism, such events are very helpful and we are sure that golfers through PGTI will definitely be our brand ambassadors across the country and the world with a message of normalcy.”
Director Tourism Jammu, Vivekananda Rai stated, “the Government is giving special impetus to golf tourism and this tournament will surely be resourceful in meeting our aspirations.”
Rai said that the golfers will not only participate in the tournament but also carry along a message of peace and harmony on behalf of the Jammu and Kashmir administration to their native places.
Secretary, JTGC, Manav Gupta said that the event likewise previous year is going to be a game changer for professional and budding golfers in Jammu and Kashmir.
He added, “this event will help Jammu scale new heights in terms of a golfing destination for national and international players,”. Gupta said that few pre-events to involve the local population into the golf are also being planned before the PGTI matches to motivate and inspire them for the game.
Joint Director, Jammu Tourism, Sunaina Mehta revealed that the Jammu Tourism has also planned a ‘Dogri Food Festival’ for the golfers and the participants so that being in Jammu they could relish the local cuisines and get to know about the culture and traditions of this place.
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