Singhvi, Rajiv qualifies for Mercedes Trophy National Finals

City golfers FR Singhvi (CAT A) and Rajiv Unnikrishnan (CAT B) qualified for the Mercedes Trophy National Finals on day 2 of the Bengaluru Leg after carding a nett. score of 69.2 and 72 respectively here.

Six qualifiers have made it the National Finals to be played at the Oxford Golf Resort in Pune scheduled from March 27 to 29.

"It was a very well organized tournament and I am looking forward to playing in the finals," FR Singhvi said.

The second winner Rajiv said, "I am proud of my achievement and will certainly participate in the finals."

The day also saw participation from Indian cricketers Ventakesh Pradash and Sunil Joshi who tested their golf skills at the Prestige Golf Shire.

The best gross winner of the day was Arjun Malik with an excellent round of 75.

The format of play was Double Peoria. This unique format of adjusting handicaps of players levels the playing field enabling golfers to have a greater chance of qualifying for the National Finals.

A total of 110 golfers ...