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Sanawar Invitational Golf 2011 – updated rules and directions https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/09/14/sanawar-invitational-golf-2011-rules-directions/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/09/14/sanawar-invitational-golf-2011-rules-directions/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:26:39 +0000 http://oldcottonians.org/magazine/?p=2649 Dear OCs,
Kindly go through all details from H. S. Gill below.
Any doubts we can clear in our meeting today at 4 pm at Delhi Golf Club.

Best regards
Chetan Singh

Gents,
Tournament Rules sheet is appended below. Also the Draws, with a few minor changes.
Also, you might like to pass on directions to CGR on the alternate route to all your team members. I took this route yesterday and though longer by some 14 km, in my opinion, it is worth the detour. This alternate road also has some bad patches but is much better than the regular road to Classic, which as you know is in very bad condition. It took me 1 hour to reach Classic from Gurgaon, having left at 6:00 am. You can expect to take longer once the morning traffic builds up. 

Directions from 2nd Toll Plaza on NH8 – total distance 26.7 km.
After Toll Plaza, keep going on NH8 for 14 km. You will pass on your left, Manesar NSG (8.3 km from Toll Plaza), and a Mandir / Dilli Haat (12.5 km from Toll Plaza). Soon after and just short of the KMP construction (mounds of mud visible) you will come to a roadside village, with a left turn clearly marked for Taurudhan Valley, Best Western Resort and Amity. Turn Left. Stay on this road for 10 KM. You will see a left turn marking for Taurudhan. Take the left turn at village crossroads and continue for 2.8 km, skirting Taurudhan Valley and on to CGR.

Disclaimer: The choice to take the regular road or alternate route is yours – do not hold me responsible!

The programme remains for Registration at 11:00 and shot gun Tee off at 12:00. Light refreshments will be available at registration, with full refreshments on-course. On completion of the round, High Tea will be served at the food court.

Prize Distribution and Dinner will be at Dublin, ITC Maurya on Fri 16th Sept at 8:00 pm.

H.S. Gill

The Sanawar Invitational
Classic Golf Resort, 15th Sept. 2011

Format of Play: Modified Stableford (3/4 of Handicap)
Please verify your handicap written on your scorecard and if incorrect, please point it out at the registration desk. Your handicap should be as notified by your Club.  An individual player can earn a maximum of 40 stableford points and the best 10 scores of each team will count towards the trophy.    

Conditions of Play:
Tee-Off from Yellow Tees. 
Rules of the course as listed on the scorecard will apply.
Please enter your gross score – we will do the Stableford calculation.
Please pick up your ball if more than 2 over on a hole and cross out the hole on your scorecard. Fast play will be truly appreciated.

PRIZES:
Trophy  – Winning Team
Special Prize – for winner amongst special invitees / non-team players.
Overall – Closest to the Pin on Hole 5
Overall – Longest Drive on Hole 18
Overall – Best Gross Score. 

The Sanawar Invitational
4-ball
S.NO. Tee No. NAME SCHOOL HANDICAP REMARKS
1 1 Pankaj Sethi SANAWAR 6 CAPTAIN
2 1 Gurnihal Mann BCS 9
3 1 Shivtaj Singh DOON 4
4 1 Abhimanyu Singh MAYO 4
5 2 Suminder S Kandhari SANAWAR 11
6 2 Anil Mehra (Dimpy) BCS 15 CAPTAIN
7 2 Nikhil Mehra DOON 12
8 2 Gobind Mann Singh MAYO 10
9 3 Gurpal Singh SANAWAR 9
10 3 Ronald Das BCS 9
11 3 Ajay Kapur DOON 10
12 3 Annuaj Mattoo MAYO 8
13 4 Col. A.P.Singh SANAWAR 14
14 4 Pranav Roach BCS 16
15 4 Ajit Sial DOON 14
16 4 Nagesh Sharma MAYO 18
17 5 Shivneet Singh SANAWAR 14
18 5 Arun Seth BCS 16
19 5 Ranjit Malik DOON 14
20 5 Kabir Advani MAYO 13
21 6 Ketan Desai SANAWAR 12
22 6 Prithvi S Nat BCS 18
23 6 Shiv Kunal Verma DOON 15
24 6 Vir Vikram Yadav MAYO 18
25 7 Amarjyot S Hundal SANAWAR 10
26 7 Malvinder S Guron BCS 18
27 7 Vivek Ramchandani DOON 11
28 7 Vikram Malhotra MAYO 10
29 8 Kirat Kalra SANAWAR 11
30 8 Manjeet Kochar BCS 16
31 8 Arjun Bartwal DOON 12
32 8 Hardeep Singh MAYO 16
33 9 Jigme Jurme Wangchuk SANAWAR 15
34 9 Prithvi Raj Prem BCS 18
35 9 Nalin Sayal DOON 15
36 9 Surender Singh MAYO 17
37 10 Lt Gen Mandeep Singh SANAWAR 16
38 10 Vikram Sodhi BCS 18
39 10 J.M. Khanna DOON 22 CAPTAIN
40 10 Lt. Gen. Aditya Singh MAYO 16 CAPTAIN
41 11 Arunjit Sodhi SANAWAR 12
42 11 Chetan Singh BCS 11
43 11 Vijay Devdutt DOON 14
44 11 Ikram Singh MAYO 16
45 12 Vishal Sarin SANAWAR 12
46 12 Gurdeep Singh BCS 16
47 12 Madhav Dalvi DOON 15
48 12 Siddharth Jain MAYO 12
49 13 Karan Nalwa SANAWAR 9
50 13 Ajay Kang BCS 7
51 13 Ajay Taj Singh DOON 14
52 13 Dhruv Pal Singh MAYO 4
53 14 Brig Pradeep Sharma SANAWAR 12
54 14 Raman Khanna BCS 18
55 14 Himant Kapur DOON 14
56 14 Arjun Katoch MAYO 16
57 15 Arvind Chatrath SANAWAR 16
58 15 Sudhir Khanna BCS 18
59 15 Jagdeep Rangar DOON 16
60 15 Ajay Dadwal MAYO 18
61 16 Puneet Matta SANAWAR 12
62 16 Sharadpat Singhania BCS 18
63 16 Sheel Sharma DOON 18
64 16 Arjun Sawhny MAYO 18
65 17 Ramanjeet Sanghera SANAWAR 8
66 17 Anil Singha BCS 14
67 17 Rajiv Sahai DOON 18
68 17 Amit Kumar MAYO 15
69 18 Prashant Sagar SANAWAR 12
70 18 Vineet Sarjolta BCS 18
71 18 Ranjan Bhalla DOON 16
72 18 Samir Sood MAYO 13
73 10A Rahul Bhargava SANAWAR 13
74 10A B.M. Singh BCS 18
75 10A Deepak Kullar DOON 20
76 10A Anshuman Dutta MAYO 18
77 1A Harjit S Gill SANAWAR 13
78 1A BCS
79 1A Sanjeev Kassal DOON 18
80 1A Brig Yogi Raj Tyagi MAYO 19
81 3A Mohanbir Singh OS
82 3A Col. Yogesh
Kapur
OS
83 3A Bhaiyu Singh OS
84 3A Jaspartap S Sekhon OS
85 14A Lalit Verma OS
86 14A Rakesh Sood OS
87 14A Arjun Batra OS
88 14A
89 9A Sanjit singh Bala OS
90 9A Jaggu Bakshi OS
91 9A B.S. Sidhu OS
92 9A Shruti Khanna SOS
93 18A Manu Virmani OS
94 18A Ikram S Aulakh OS
95 18A Jitender Singh
Chandel
OS
96 18A
97
98
99
100

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Golf 2011 OCA FINAL TEAM LIST https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/09/06/golf-2011-final-list/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:51:52 +0000 http://oldcottonians.org/magazine/?p=2610 Dear Old Cottonian Golfers,

The following Golfers have CONFIRMED their participation & have AGREED ith the tournament rules & arrival time at the venue. The list is being forwarded to the Organising Committee today.

  1. Raman Khanna
  2. Sudhir Khanna
  3. Prithvi Raj Prem
  4. Gurnihal S.Mann
  5. Chetan Singh
  6. Ronald Das
  7. Anil Mehra (Dimpy)  CAPTAIN
  8. Arun Seth
  9. Prithvi S.Nat
  10. Manjeet Kocchar
  11. Pranav Roach
  12. Ajay Kang
  13. Gurdeep Singh
  14. Sharad Pat Singhania
  15. Anil Singha (Charlie)
  16. Malvinder S. Guron
  17. Vikram Sodhi
  18. Vineet Sarjolta

The following players are special invitees by the organisers & will be required to play in a special group on the same day.

  • Mr.B.M.Singh  [OCA PRESIDENT]
  • Mr. Jaspal S.Sawhney (Palli), [OCA Executive Committee Member]

The Old Cottonian Golfers must stand out amongst the rest of the schools, Mr. Sudhir Khanna had offered to check on school scarfs or caps etc with the school. We all look forward to his response!

Best wishes
Chetan Singh

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OCs final list – Sanawar Invitational Golf 2011 [updated 6 Sept 11] https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/08/29/ocs-final-list-sanawar-invitational-golf-2011/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/08/29/ocs-final-list-sanawar-invitational-golf-2011/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:36:02 +0000 http://oldcottonians.org/magazine/?p=2605 Dear Old Cottonian Golfers,

I would like to thank you all for the great response we have had for this event from our fellow Old Cottonian Golfing fraternity.
As the list of entries from each school needs to be submitted by Wednesday 31st Aug 2011, I am forwarding the  list for acceptance by the concerned  school committees.
All selected participants MUST CARRY THEIR CLUB HANDICAP CERTIFICATES on the day of the event to be submitted at the Registration desk prior to TEE OFF.

  • The event will be played at THE CLASSIC GOLF RESORT on Thursday 15th Sept 2011.
  • Arrival at the Golf Club – 11 AM
  • Registration – 11 AM onwards
  • Light Beverages/Snacks
  • SHOT GUN START – 12 NOON
  • Players will be driven to their respective tees on Golf Carts,

LIST OF SELECTED PLAYERS

  1. Raman Khanna
  2. Sudhir Khanna
  3. Prithvi Raj Prem
  4. Gurnihal S. Mann
  5. Chetan Singh
  6. Ronald Das
  7. Anil Mehra (Dimpy)
  8. I.S.Bawa (Inni)
  9. Arun Seth
  10. Prithvi S. Nat
  11. Manjeet Kocchar
  12. Guljit Kocchar
  13. Vineet Sarjolta
  14. Pranav Roach
  15. A.S. Dullet
  16. Ajay Kang
  17. Gurdeep Singh
  18. Anil Singha (Charlie)

THE ABOVE PLAYERS ARE REQUESTED TO CONFIRM THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED  THIS MESSAGE BY EMAIL & ALL TERMS HAVE BEEN UNDERSTOOD.

The Reserve players are:

  1. Jaiwant S. Kang
  2. Rahul Negi
  3. Sharatpat Singhania
  4. Jaspal S.Sawhney (Palli)
  5. Vikram Sodhi
  6. Himmat Kahlon
  7. B.M. Singh
  8. Sidhartha Mathur
  9. Pritinder Singh
  10. Hardyal Chauhan

Sincerely
CHETAN SINGH chetanpioneersports@gmail.com

Message from Hardy Gill quoted below

Hi guys,
Preparations for The Tournament are well underway and I am sure your teams are taking shape. I am also pleased to inform you the venue for Prize Distribution and Dinner on Fri 16th Sept. is Dublin, Maurya Sheraton.
The OSS (Old Sanawarian Society) will extend personalized invites to every player and to special invitees, such as committee / executive members of all participating schools. May I request you to please send me your lists as per attached format by 31st Aug 11, including special invitees. I realize there may be subsequent changes to this list but it should give us a good indication of the field. Final lists should then be closed out by Fri 9th Sept, so that 4-balls can be formed by 11th Sept. The 4 Captains should also call for individual handicap cards for all team members. For players holding multiple club memberships / handicap cards, the accepted norm is to take the lowest handicap. If you have any further suggestions on handicap, we can discuss.
I propose the tournament committee (Chetan, Smiley, Anirudh and I) meet on the weekend of 10th – 11th Sept. If you wish, we could also invite the 4 Captains to this meeting and perhaps finalize the 4 balls at this sitting.
The tournament format was finalized in our last meeting, which I repeat once again:
Format:

  • A 4-man tournament committee, with one member from each school, shall oversee all aspects of the game and rules.
  • Teams shall comprise 18 players from each school, 1 in each 4-ball.
  • List of teams to be declared latest by 31st Aug 2011, along with handicaps.
  • Stableford. Best 10 scores from each team will count for the trophy.
  • To ensure fair handicapping, a maximum stableford score of 40 will count towards the winning score. In other words, even if an individual plays less than 4 below his handicap, he will earn only 40 points.
  • Two guest members from each school shall be invited to play. Their score will not be counted for the trophy.

If you have any query or suggestion, please let me know.
Best wishes,
H.S. Gill

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Sanawar Invitational Golf – OC list https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/08/23/sanawar-inv-golf-2011-oc-list/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/08/23/sanawar-inv-golf-2011-oc-list/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:24:09 +0000 http://oldcottonians.org/magazine/?p=2589 24 August 2011 UPDATE:

Dear OC Golfers,
With ref. to my previous mail, I have recd the details of the current team limits for each school. Each school will be sending a team of 18 players as their main team. Best 10 Individual scores on a Stableford basis will count as the team score. We have received more entries since my previous mail. The current list is mentioned below. I would request all regular golfers with valid club handicaps to get in touch by email directly to me. My details of contact have already been circulated.

The inter-school tournament committee has the right to accept/reject any entry if certain tournament conditions are not met.

Mr. Sujjan Singh, Mr. Jeev Milkha Singh & Mr. Arjun Atwal are unable to participate due to prior committments on their respective tours.

The current list of entries:

  1. RAMAN KHANNA [16]
  2. SUDHIR KHANNA [18]
  3. PRITHVIRAJ PREM  [20]
  4. GURNIHAL S. MANN  [9]
  5. CHETAN SINGH  [12]
  6. RONALD DAS  [18]
  7. ANIL MEHRA (DIMPY)  [15]
  8. I.S. BAWA (INNI) [16]
  9. ARUN SETH  [18]
  10. PRITHVI S. NAT  [18]
  11. VINEET SARJOLTA  [18]
  12. RAHUL NEGI  [18]
  13. JAIWANT S. KANG [16]
  14. AJAY KANG  [7]
  15. GURDEEP SINGH  [18]
  16. ANIL SINGHA (CHARLIE) [18]
  17. GULJIT KOCCHAR  [18]
  18. HARMEET KAHLON  [18]
  19. SIDARTHA MATHUR  [18]
  20. PRITINDER SINGH  [18]
  21. HARDYAL CHAUHAN  [16]
  22. MANAV INDER SINGH  [16]
  23. JASPAL S. SAWHNEY (PALLI) [18]
  24. VIKRAM SODHI [18]
  25. B.M.SINGH [22]
  26. MANJIT KOCCHAR [18]

ALL SELECTED PARTICIPANTS TO REPORT AT 11 AM ON THURSDAY, 15TH SEPT. AT THE CLASSIC GOLF RESORT.

— original post from 23/Aug/2011 —

Dear Old Cottonian Golfers,
Mentioned below are the current entries for the 15th Sept Golf event.

  1. Raman Khanna [16]
  2. Sudhir Khanna [18]
  3. Prithviraj Prem [20]
  4. Manjit Kocchar [16]
  5. Gurnihal S. Mann [9]
  6. Chetan Singh [12]
  7. Ronald Das [16]
  8. Jaiwant S. Kang [16]
  9. Ajay Kang  [7]
  10. Guljit Kocchar [18]
  11. Sidartha Mathur [18]
  12. Vineet Sarjolta [18]
  13. Rahul Negi [18]
  14. Anil (Dimpy) Mehra [15]
  15. Inni Bawa [16]
  16. Arun Seth [16]
  17. Sharatpat Singhania [18]
  18. Gurdeep Singh [18]
  19. Anil Singha (Charlie) [18]
  20. B.S.Gill   [18]
  21. Sujjan Singh (Professional) [scratch]
  22. Jaspal S. Sawhney [18]
  23. Vikram Sodhi [19]

Kindly note the above entries need to be finalised & sent to the organisers for the groupings. One player per school in each group. Scoring system will be on Stableford basis.
ALL PARTICIPANTS TO REPORT AT 11 AM ON THURSDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER AT THE CLASSIC GOLF RESORT.

Sincerely
Chetan Singh
Email: chetanpioneersports@gmail.com

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Annual Inter School Golf on 15th Sept 2011 https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/07/27/annual-inter-school-golf-on-15th-sept-2011/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/07/27/annual-inter-school-golf-on-15th-sept-2011/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:43:31 +0000 http://oldcottonians.org/magazine/?p=2550 URGENT!

Dear OC Golfers,

With reference to my mail of 18th July regarding the Annual Inter School Golf on 15th Sept 2011 at the Classic Golf Resort, the following OCS have confirmed their participation.

1. Raman Khanna – 16 Naldhera
2. Sudhir Khanna – 18 Annadale
3. Sajid Dahlvi – 18 Classic 
4. Prithvi Raj Prem  – 18 Lado Sarai
5. Prithvi Singh Nat – 18  Raj Bhavan 
6. Manjit Kocchar  – 16 Air force
7. Gurnihal S.Mann – 9 DGC
8. Chetan Singh – 13 DGC
9. Vikram Sodhi- 18 DGC 

It is surprising that inspite of the information being posted on the OC WEBSITE on 18th July, the response has been poor.

As a meeting has been fixed for Monday 1st August  at the DGC with representatives of the other three schools, DOON, MAYO, SANAWAR; the initial entries need to be discussed. 

Each school need a minimum of 20 players to complete the format. Our School has only nine! Incase there is no further response we may need to withdraw from this event. I’m sure there are enough OCS that play golf & would love to represent their alumni. Lets hope!

Chetan Singh
Managing Partner
Pioneer Sports Co.
F-21 Connaught Place
New Delhi-110001
Tel 23313632-23315797 Tel/Fax 23355908 Mobile 9811020062
Email : chetanpioneersports@gmail.com

UPDATE 31st July 2011 :

Dear OC Golfers,
The response to the inter school golf by OCS is mentioned below
1. Raman Khanna – 16
2. Sudhir Khanna – 18
3. Sajid Dehlvi – 18
4. Prithvi Raj Prem – 20
5. Prithvi Singh Nat – 18
6. Manjit Kocchar – 16
7. Gurnihal S.Mann – 9
8. Chetan Singh – 13
9. Ronald Das – 16
10. Jaiwant S. Kang- 16
11. Ajay Kang – 7
12.Gurdeep Singh – 18
13. Sidhartha M. Mathur
14. Vineet Sarjolta – 18
15. Rahul Negi – 18
16. Palli Sawhney – 18
17. Anil (Dimpy) Mehra  – 15

The Following OC Golfers need to Confirm –
18. Vikram Chopra – 12
19. Vikram Sodhi  – 18
20. Guljit Kocchar – 18
21. Inni Bawa – 16
22. Anil Singha (Charlie) – 18
23. B.S.Gill  – 18
24. P.S.Nat (Peshi) – 12
25. B.M.Singh – 20
26. Sujjan Singh  – Scratch (Professional Golfer).

I hope the Chandigarh Chapter can be more responsive, I’m sure we can do with some single handicap golfers.

CHETAN SINGH

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The Sanawar Invitational [golf] https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/07/18/the-sanawar-invitational-golf/ https://oldcottoniansassociation.com/2011/07/18/the-sanawar-invitational-golf/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:08:01 +0000 http://oldcottonians.org/magazine/?p=2531

Dear Old Cottonian Golfers,
With reference to my meeting with reps, from Mayo college & Sanawar a few days back, the first inter school golf tournament has been fixed for Thursday 15th Sept 2011 at the Classic Golf Resort Gurgaon. The mail below gives all relevant details. As the participants from each school is being restricted to 20 golfers, I would request all regular golfers with valid club handicaps to to email their interest in being part of the Cottonian team,kindly do this on priority as I need to mail the names by 10th August. Kindly mail the following details,
1.NAME 
2.YEARS IN SCHOOL 
3.HOUSE 
4.NAME OF HOME CLUB 
5.GOLF HANDICAP OF HOME CLUB.
I would request all regular golfers to come forward & participate.
Thanks,
Looking forward for your response,
Chetan Singh
Managing Partner Pioneer Sports Co.
F-21 Connaught Place New Delhi-110001
Nike Flagship Store
Tel.23313632-23315797
Tel/Fax 23355908
Mobile.9811020062
Email : chetanpioneersports@gmail.com

Subject: The Sanawar Invitational
Gentlemen, Thank you very much for your enthusiastic response to The Sanawar Invitational golf tournament and your feedback through last week. Taking everyone’s feedback and suggestions, the date for the quadrangle tourney between Sanawar, BCS, Mayo and Doon is fixed for Thu 15th Sept 2011 at Classic Golf Resort. You are aware of the busy calendar in September and I think this is the best option under the circumstances. Further details of the tournament shall follow, such as tee off, format of play, trophy etc. as well as details of the dinner and prize distribution, which most probably will be held the following day on Fri 16th Sept. 2011. For efficacy, we will constitute a tournament committee and as such request one nominee from each school to be on the committee, who will help formulate the format of play, referee etc and also keep their respective chapters informed. We are happy to work with all addressed in this mail, unless you wish to nominate another person from your school. The tournament will be conducted to a high standard, and fierce rivalry on the course should make the trophy a prized possession! We intend to make this a much sought after annual fixture and your cooperation and advice will be invaluable. A formal acceptance to The Sanawar Invitational by your respective school chapter head would be most appreciated, at the earliest. The Sanawar Invitational is an initiative of the Old Sanawarian Society, which shall bear all tournament expenses. The venture is lead by Jerry Bains, President of The Old Sanawarian Society.
Regards,
Hardy Gill
(Sanawar – batch of 1980).

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