Kolkata, 23rd May 2024 – The prestigious Tollygunge Club witnessed an exhilarating showcase of young golfing talent during the 5th leg of the IGU East Zone Junior Feeder Tour 2024, known as the Protouch Juniors, held from 22nd to 23rd May. The event saw participation from over forty junior golfers, all competing with remarkable enthusiasm and skill. Kolkata’s own Varish Mohta emerged as the standout performer, clinching the title in the A&B Boys division with an impressive two-over-par 142, with rounds of 70 and 72. His consistent performance not only secured him the top spot in the A&B Boys division but also crowned him the winner of the B Division. Following Varish, Rehan Naidu posted scores of 79 and 77, totaling 156 to finish second in both the A&B Boys and B Division. In the C Boys division, Aranyak Chakraborty demonstrated exceptional prowess, winning with a commendable score of 154 (76 & 78), the second-best score among all boys’ divisions. Arkaprovo Chaudhury secured the runner-up position with a score of 167.The D Boys division saw Daiwik Naidu triumph with a total score of 190 (94 & 96), while Ayaan Mimani finished in second place. Among the girls, Dhanvi Patel dominated the A&B Girls category with a score of 179, showcasing her growing potential in the sport.In the D Girls division, Vaanya Rustagi claimed victory with a total of 206, followed by Hissi Besra, who finished with a score of 235. The youngest competitors also displayed impressive talent, with Jayansh Lakhotia winning the F category with a score of 96, and Rasmeet Khanuja securing second place with 102. A special recognition was given to Rajdeep Paul, who was awarded the best score in the Special category, further highlighting the inclusive spirit of the tournament. The Protouch Juniors event at the Tollygunge Club not only provided a platform for young golfers to compete but also underscored the rising talent in the region. The IGU East Zone Junior Feeder Tour continues to foster and showcase the promising future stars of Indian golf. The tour’s education partner is The Champ for Life Academy. The outdoor media partner is Balaji Ads, and the online proshop partner is Golfedge. Bisleri has come in as the water partner for this season. Keventer, Eastern India’s largest FMCG company, is the tour sponsor and provided players with juices and milkshakes. Additionally, Reliable Group is a sponsor. The tour is managed by Protouch Sports.

HS Bindra, Vice Captain of the Tollygunge Club, came to encourage participants and give away prizes.