Anas Khan, Ayesha Gupta emerge champions at NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament
Anas Khan and Ayesha Gupta emerged champions in the elite Category A divisions as the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament concluded at Delhi Golf Club. Chaitanya Pandey dominated Category B, while more than 160 junior golfers competed in the WAGR-ranking event.
Hyderabad: A phenomenal week of competitive golf concluded today at the iconic Delhi Golf Club as the final round of the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament drew to a thrilling close.
The tournament drew participation from across India along with an international participant from Dubai.
The prestigious three-day event – affiliated with the Indian Golf Union (IGU) and offering crucial World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points – saw the marquee Category A and B divisions complete their gruelling 54-hole test on the historic Lodhi Course, while Categories C, D and E wrapped up their high-stakes final rounds on the technical, 9-hole Peacock Course.
The tournament concluded with a grand prize ceremony where division winners were awarded premium prize vouchers worth Rs. 20,000 each, capping off an incredibly successful edition that hosted over 160 of India’s finest junior talents.
The tournament was staged at the iconic Delhi Golf Club, widely regarded as one of Asia’s finest golfing venues and the home of many of India’s most prestigious golf championships. The club has a rich history of hosting leading international and national events and was the venue for the inaugural DP World India Championship last year, a landmark tournament that attracted some of the biggest names in world golf, including Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood.
Lodhi Course: Khan and Gupta Rule the Elite Brackets
In Boys’ Category A, 15-18 years, overnight leader Anas Khan cruised to an emphatic victory. Despite a demanding final round where he shot a 6-over par, the massive advantage he built over the first two days – headlined by an opening-round hole-in-one – allowed him to claim the title by a staggering 13 strokes. Anas Khan also received a prize of Rs. 10,000 for his hole-in-one on Day 1.
Behind him, a thrilling four-way logjam emerged for the runner-up spot between Siddhaan Chhibber, Devvrat Singh Rajawat, Anshh Dubey and Ayaan Dubey. Ultimately, it was Siddhaan Chhibber who snatched second place honours by virtue of a superior countback score on the back nine.
In Girls’ Category A, local favourite Ayesha Gupta put on a spectacular masterclass in consistency. Firing rock-solid rounds of 77, 75 and 75, Gupta comfortably secured the championship trophy ahead of Apeksha Grace David, who put up a spirited fight to finish second.
Pandey Dominates Category B and Claims Overall Championship
Boys’ Category B, 13-14 years, belonged entirely to Chaitanya Pandey. Delivering a brilliant performance under extreme pressure, Pandey dominated his field with a winning margin of eight strokes, posting a remarkably consistent scorecard of 72, 74 and 74. Sakshit Purendre and first-round leader Aditya Misra finished tied for the second position at 12-over par for the three days.
