Even though there will be a fair number of foreign
participants in the tournament – 38 out of a total of 124, making up more than
a quarter of the field – the Albatross boys and girls are more than capable of
holding their own. Indeed, it is the untiring efforts of Albatross Golf India that have allowed India ’s junior
golfers to gain a competitive edge wherever they might be playing. Whatever the
conditions, nothing seems to faze these impressive youngsters.
The point was made by John Volz – tournament organizer of
the Albatross International Junior – that increased exposure to tournament
play, both at home and abroad, has led to a dramatic improvement in the
youngsters’ scoring. Volz praised Albatross for contributing to the development
of the junior game in India .
Volz was present at the press conference today, alongside
Mohit Taneja, Brand Manager, TaylorMade-Adidas, and Rajiv Talwar, Director,
Albatross Golf India .
Taneja, too, commended the selfless role played by Albatross, adding that it is
important to increase accessibility and awareness of the game of golf in India .
Also present at the press conference were some of the young
Albatross members, among them Saarthak Chhibber, Tanishka Kumar, Akaansha
Varma, Amrita Anand, Piyush Sangwan, Tanvir Kahlon, Seher Atwal and Saptak
Talwar. These confident young golfers, the products of Albatross’ endeavours
since 2007, are primed to take on the world at Jaypee.
The Albatross family – this is, after all, an organization
made up of volunteer parents – spoke of their pride in hosting this event, and
of the ground covered in the five-plus years since they came together. Much has
been achieved for the benefit of the junior game by this band of admirably
committed mothers and fathers.
The Albatross International Junior, sanctioned by the
Albatross Junior Tour and co-sanctioned by the Hank Haney International Junior
Golf Academy (USA), will carry R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking points and
Junior Golf Scoreboard (USA) points, which also ranks junior golfers based on
their performances in select events in the US and around the world.
Also today, the trophies, beautifully handcrafted with
Swarovski crystals, were unveiled. The glittering handcrafted trophies,
designed by Loka and studded with Belgian Swarovski crystals, will be presented
to the winning teams and the individual category winners.
Press release
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