SHILLONG, NOV 7: On a cosy Saturday morning, IIM-Shillong students were busy playing host to eminent guests, from various domains of corporate industry, government and sport on the lush green carpets of the Shillong Golf Course as their flagship event The Golf Cup got underway.
This year’s tournament, the eighth edition, was inaugurated by Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma on October 29.
Sponsored by Meghalaya Tourism and co-sponsored by The Indian Oil Corporation, State Bank of India and the Royal Wahingdoh Football Club, this year’s event was dedicated to celebrating the spirit of sport.
The inaugural tee off to commence the game was done by CD Kynjing, the Chief Information Commissioner of Meghalaya, at 6 am.
The day saw about 100 golfers from the northeast region, which includes esteemed guests from various government ministries and armed forces such as Tony Curtis Lyngdoh of the Indian National Congress, Maj. Geeta Mishra, and Maj. (Retd.) Dr KI Singh.
Day 2 of the prestigious tournament will see about 20 corporate representatives from industry majors such as Adobe, Aircel, Deutsche Bank, EY, HP, Oracle, Tata, United Spirits and VM Ware.
With a view to connect top corporate professionals, esteemed government officials, local figureheads, and professional golf players with the management academia in a leisurely setting, IIM Shillong hosts its flagship event on the scenic Shillong Golf Course, known to be one of the few natural golf courses in Asia.
IIM Shillong is the first and only Indian B -School to host its own Golf Invitational Tournament with the first edition convened in the year 2009. The game is organized on a stroke play format with players ranked on the basis of finishing the 18-hole course in the least number of strokes played.
The players are distinguished on three handicap grades of 0-12, 13-18 and 19-24 in separate categories for professional players, corporate representatives, and women. Prizes are organized in each of these categories along with separate prizes for the nearest to pin, longest drive, and straightest drive.
The day ended with happy faces of the players who had a great experience competing and interacting with each other over the scenic setting. Lt Col C Manish stated “IIM Shillong has done a fantastic job in organizing the event. Great job by the students.”
Prof. Basav Roychoudhury of IIM Shillong said “It’s a proud feeling to see that The Golf Cup has now become a legacy entering into its eighth edition. We are leveraging on our advantage of having the unique setting of the natural golf course and this has allowed great interaction between education and industry.”
Sharad Srinivasan, a member of the Student Council of IIM Shillong stated “Months of planning and continuous efforts have gone into putting this event together. It was my first experience and I had a lot to learn while having fun all the same.”-By Our Reporter
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