The seventh leg of the IGU East Zone Amateur Feeder Tour – the Kolkata Masters 2025 began on August 6 at the prestigious Tollygunge Club, Kolkata.
Despite the rainy weather and soaked course condition, over 34 amateur, mid-amateur, senior, super senior and ladies golfers teed off on the first round.
Ribhav Verma shot a 1-under 68 in the first round, and currently leads the Amateur category. Saquib Hussain and Ramayush Ray shot a 1-over 70, and lay jointly tied second, followed by Rohan Jaiswara, who lay fourth in the Amateur category, at a 74.
With a score of 88, G. Suresh Sharma leads the Mid-Amateur category, followed by Benjamin Konop, who lay second in the Mid-Amateur category at a one-day score of 93.
In the Senior category, Col. Shreekant Tiwari shot a 1-over 70, and currently leads his category.
Captain Rana Chatterji shot a 79, and currently leads the Super Senior category. Incidentally, Capt. Chatterji also lay second in the Senior category.
Ravindra Singhania followed Capt. Chatterji, and at a score of 110, lay second in the Super Senior category.
Meanwhile, Anwesha Das leads the Ladies category, at a score of 76.
This is a WAGR ranked event. The dates for the WAGR ranked event are from August 6 to August 8.
Chairman and Managing Director, Keventer group, Mayank Jalan said, “As a proud sponsor and passionate supporter of the sports, we are thrilled to be a part of the Kolkata Masters 2025. These tournaments are a testament to the rising talent and unwavering spirit of golf in Bengal. We look forward to witnessing the Amateurs, Mid-Amateur, Seniors, Super Seniors and Ladies golfers showcase their skills and sportsmanship on the course”.
The IGU East Zone Amateur Feeder Tour continues to foster and showcase the promising future of Indian golf. The tour’s education partner is the Champ for Life Academy. Bisleri has come in as the water partner for this season. Keventer, Eastern India’s largest FMCG company, is the tour sponsor and is providing the players with juices and milkshakes. Additionally, Breathegolf and Indian Golf News (IGN) are the media partners for the tour. The tour is managed by Protouch Sports.