Fernando Grand Prix 2017 flags off on Tuesday (24)
The Sri Lanka Golf Union Amateur Golf Calendar for 2017, flags off on Tuesday, with the Pin Fernando Grand Prix, powered by CAT Solar, on behalf of United Tractor & Equipment Pvt Ltd.
The CAT Solar Pin Fernando Grand Prix, played over 4 stroke play rounds is a significant SLGU calendar event, since these rounds and all Grand Prix Rounds are submitted for the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) monitored by R&A, administered under Asia Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC).
The development and improvement of the standard of Amateur Golfers in Sri Lanka owes their results to the ongoing conduct of the Grand Prix Ranking events. The Sri Lanka Golf Union, persistently conducting monthly Ranking Rounds with the assistance of Sponsors is the responsibility and commitment to ensure constant progress of the Lankan golfing prospects.
The 2017, Pin Fernando Grand Prix (PFGP) series introduces a new dimension by including Juniors also to participate whilst encouraging more member Golfers to participate.
With a view to improve and give an opportunity to Ladies too to play for World Ranking, Ladies will also participate in the monthly events. The Grand Prix for Amateur Men will have no handicap limit but a cut- off after two Rounds will ensure competitive performance for the Golfers sharpening their skills raising the bar of the new crop of Amateurs vying for places in the National team.
The 2017 Grand Prix edition will have over 70 players Teeing off, comprising the cream of the Amateur Golfers from the Royal Colombo Golf Club, Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, VGCR, and the defense service representatives from the Air Force, Navy and Army.
The rapid improvement among the representatives from the forces is a very encouraging factor for the future success of Amateur Golf in Sri Lanka.
Tuesday, 24th– 27th January will be the inaugural phase of the CAT Solar Pin Fernando Grand Prix 2017, played at the Royal Colombo Golf Club Ridgeways and the February and March events are scheduled to be worked off in Victoria Golf and Country Resort, Digana and Nuwara Eliya Golf Club Course respectively, during the last week of each respective month.
The Sponsorship agreement between United Tractor & Equipment on behalf of CAT Solar and the Sri Lanka Golf Union was signed on Thursday, 19th January 2017 at the RCGC.
The Awards Ceremony for the inaugural event will be held after the 4th and final Round on Friday 27th January 2017, at the RCGC.
Standing from Left: Dian Abeyewardene (Manager Golf Promotion and Events of SLGU), Nalin Manoratne ( Chief Marketing Officer of UTE – CAT ), Johnny De Saram (Vice President of SLGU), Mrs. Shalomi Ranasinghe (Administrative Secretary of SLGU)