DW Bureau | Chandigarh, Oct 17: The Amateur Golfers Society (AGS) will organise its 12th golf tournament at Panchkula Golf Club on Sunday, October 18, with 66 male amateur golfers competing in three handicap categories.

The competition will feature golfers in the 0-9, 10-15 and 16-and-above handicap categories, along with contests for the longest drive, straightest drive and nearest to the pin. The tournament will begin at 6 am and conclude by noon, followed by a prize distribution ceremony in the evening.

AGS founder trustee Advocate Suresh K Gupta said the society aims to promote amateur golf and make the sport more accessible across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. He said the society also plans to develop the region as a golf tourism destination.

AGS chief patron Hukum Goyal said the society aims to expand participation in golf and provide opportunities for both beginners and experienced players.

Former Haryana Home Secretary S S Prasad said the society plans to establish a dedicated golf range to provide training facilities for aspiring golfers. AGS patron Sanjeev Goyal said it also plans to develop a residential training facility to support players.

Rakesh Goyal, chairman of the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), will attend the prize distribution ceremony as chief guest.