Srinagar, October 29: The department of tourism Kashmir in collaboration with Royal Springs Golf Course organised one-day golf tournament for its staff members and caddies.
In the tournament, over 50 members of Golf Courses staff, caddies and some professionals participated.
High Court Judge Muzaffar Jan teed-off the tournament at 10 am.
Tariq Ahmad Najaar emerged as the winner in professional category while as Abdul Hamid Bhat finished runner up.
Among caddies, Bilal Ahmad Dar lifted the trophy while as Mudasir Dar was declared as runner up.
In the staff category, Mohammad Amin Rather emerged as winner while as Bashir Ahmad finished runner up.
Director Tourism Kashmir Tasaduq Jeelani was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony who gave away prizes and awards to the winners and other participants.
Speaking on the occasion, Jeelani congratulated the winners of the tournament and appreciated their role in maintaining the golf courses.
While addressing them, he said the golfers from across the globe are praising the greens of the RSGC, which is due to the efforts you put in to maintain the courses here.
Tasaduq Jeelani announced that the department would keep a separate provision of tournaments for the caddies and staff so that they can also become professionals and earn name and fame not only in State but also in the country.
He also announced special uniform for the caddie which he urged them to use during tournaments.
Managing Director, Golf Development and Management Authority, Ghalib Mohiuddin said they wanted to give chance to the caddies and other staff members also so that they also play in the tournament and prove their skills in the game of golf.
“The tournament features professionals, staff members and caddies. We will be holding more such tournaments in the future for them so that they also get chance to compete not only among themselves but also with professionals,” he said.
Deputy Director Tourism Masrat Hashim and Reyaz Ahmad Shah, President J&K Golf Association Mushtaq Burza, Advoate Altaf Naik were also present at the prize distribution ceremony.
