The inaugural edition of the BGA Protouch Monthly Medal 1.1 took place on October 19 at FWEPTA (Fort William) and the Royal Calcutta Turf Club (RCTC), showcasing a joint effort by the Bengal Golf Association (BGA) and the Protouch Golf Academy. The primary goal of this event is to nurture local talents in junior golf.
A total of four categories were present for the junior golfers to compete in
In the A & B Boys’ category, Shaurya V. Saraogi emerged as the victor with a score of 89, while Arrham Jain secured the runner-up position with a score of 93. Additionally, Arrham Jain proved to be the top performer among the B Boys, leaving Sartaj S. Chandok in second place with a score of 98. Category C Boys witnessed Krishiv Rungta as the champion, carding a commendable score of 91. Ved Somaiya was not far behind, securing the second position with a score of 93. In Category D, Akshansh Modi demonstrated his prowess by clinching the title with a score of 101. S. Vishwak Shenan secured the second position in Category D with a score of 109.
Allowing young talent to flourish and be spotted is one of the goals of the tournament
The BGA Protouch Monthly Medal 1.1 event successfully contributed to the promotion of junior golf talent, encouraging young players to excel in the sport.
