Heavenly setting, blissful winners: Khyber Cup wraps up at Srinagar Royal Springs Golf Course

24 September 2024

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Srinagar, Sept 24: The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg brought together over 100 players who competed for the inaugural Khyber Cup at the breathtaking Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar, providing an exhilarating experience for golf enthusiasts and participants alike. The inaugural event took place from 20-21 September 2024, and attracted top golfers from across the country.

The Khyber Cup was sponsored by American Express and managed by Rishi Narain Sports Marketing (RNSM).

“Our vision is to make this a yearly Golf Tournament that is aspirational and meets the International standards of Golf Events,” said Khalil Tramboo, Director, Pinnacle Resorts, promoters of The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg on the occasion.

Nestled against the stunning backdrop of the Zabarwan range and the serene Dal Lake, the Royal Springs Golf Course is renowned as one of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in India.

Commenting on the inaugural edition of the Khyber Cup, Rishi Narain, Tournament Director & MD RNSM said, “The feedback from visitors was heartening as everyone enjoyed the challenge of the amazing Royal Springs Golf Course and the tournament surpassed their expectations. The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg has taken this important initiative to promote Kashmir in all its potential aspects and we are sure The Khyber Cup will grow to become a highly sought after annual tournament for players from around India, in the future.”

A celebration of golf and nature

The gala dinner with live musical performances was followed by the award ceremony at the resort and marked the closing of this first successful Khyber Cup golf tournament.

The tournament winners were:

Visitors Category: ( All scores are on Nett format )

Winners Div A – Vijay Kumar Jha – Score 145

Runner up Div A – Amit Khansaheb – Score 146

Winner Div B – Anil Arora – score 150 ( won on tie-break)

Runner up Div B – Vineet Rastogi – 150

RSGC Members’ Category

Winners Div A – Shabbir Bhat – Score 143 ( won on tie-break)

Runner up Div A – Ghalib Shah – Score 143

Winner Div B – Zaman Sheikh– score 144 ( won on tie-break)

Runner up Div B – Ishifaq Hussaini– 144

Ladies Winner

Chandana Raju – 151

Special Contest Winners

Closest to Pin – Bharat Sharma – 6 inches

Longest Drive – Ahmed Mir – 315 yards

Straightest Drive – DP Singh

Ladies Straightest Drive – Haya Trumboo

About The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa

The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, Gulmarg’s first and India’s only luxury ski resort, located at an elevation of 8,825 ft. in the Pir Panjal range of the majestic Himalayas is spread over seven acres in a pristine pine valley.

About the Royal Springs Golf Course

The Royal Springs Golf Course [RSGC], designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Jr., is well-known for its challenging fairways, strategic bunkers, and impeccable greens, surrounded by towering Chinar trees and the majestic Zabarwan Mountains it offers players an unparalleled golfing experience. players an unparalleled golfing experience. Opened in 2001, the RSGC is consistently ranked among the top golf courses in India. The course has hosted numerous national and international tournaments, making it a favorite destination for golf lovers worldwide.

About RNSM

Rishi Narain Sports Marketing (RNSM) is one of India’s leading sports marketing and management companies.

Since inception, we have carved a niche for ourselves in the areas of sports marketing, event conceptualization and implementation. We at RNSM specialize in amplifying your business’s reach, thereby, not only procuring new customers but also establishing lasting relationships. With nearly two decades worth experience in conceptualizing and organizing events in India – and abroad – we help ensure ‘top-of-mind’ recall for all our partners.

RNSM organizes India Golf Expo (South Asia’s largest gathering for the golf industry), publishes Golf Digest India (the Indian edition of the world’s most widely-read golf monthly), and organizes professional, amateur and corporate golf tournaments across India, rest of Asia, Europe and USA. Over the years, we have raised and managed an estimated $70 million in sponsorships.