The second edition of the Chandigarh Golf League, sponsored by Havells Lloyd and Trident Hills Panchkula, kicked off on September 26 at the Chandigarh Golf Club. The four-week-long league features 21 teams and 378 players competing in a league-cum-knockout format. The teams have been divided into three groups in the round-robin stage, where each team plays all the teams in their respective groups once. The top 12 teams will qualify for the Super 12 knock-out stage, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
One of the most exciting matches of the first week was between the Green Gators and the Soaring Eagles, who shared points in a close contest that went down to the wire. The match was played on October 1 at the 7,202-yard long course of the Chandigarh Golf Club.
Chandigarh Golf League: Match Highlights
The match between the Gators and the Eagles was a nail-biting affair, as both teams fought hard to gain an edge over their opponents. The Gators, led by captain Rajesh Sharma, had a strong start as they won the first two matches of the day. The first match was a foursome, where Rajesh Sharma and Ravi Kumar defeated Amit Sharma and Anil Kumar by 3&2. The second match was a four-ball, where Rajeev Singh and Manoj Singh edged past Harpreet Singh and Gurpreet Singh by 1 up.
However, the Eagles, led by captain Sandeep Singh, bounced back in the third match, which was a singles. Sandeep Singh showed his class as he beat Rajesh Sharma by 4&3, reducing the gap between the teams to one point. The fourth match was another singles, where Amit Sharma of the Eagles faced Ravi Kumar of the Gators. The match was a close one, as both players matched each other shot for shot. The match was tied after 18 holes, and had to be decided by a sudden death playoff. In the playoff, Amit Sharma held his nerve and made a birdie on the first extra hole, while Ravi Kumar missed his putt for par. With this win, Amit Sharma levelled the score for the Eagles at 2-2.
The fifth match was a foursome, where Harpreet Singh and Gurpreet Singh of the Eagles took on Rajeev Singh and Manoj Singh of the Gators. The match was a see-saw battle, as both teams exchanged leads several times. The match was all square after 17 holes, and came down to the final hole. On the 18th hole, Harpreet Singh made a clutch putt for birdie, while Rajeev Singh missed his putt for par. This gave the Eagles a crucial win by 1 up, and put them ahead of the Gators by 3-2.
The sixth match was a four-ball, where Sandeep Singh and Anil Kumar of the Eagles faced Rajesh Sharma and Ravi Kumar of the Gators. The match was a must-win for the Gators, who needed to win or tie to keep their hopes alive. The match was a tight one, as both teams played aggressively and made some impressive shots. The match was tied after 18 holes, and had to be decided by a sudden death playoff. In the playoff, Rajesh Sharma made a brilliant eagle on the first extra hole, while Sandeep Singh missed his putt for birdie. This gave the Gators a thrilling win by 1 up, and tied the score for the teams at 3-3.
The seventh and final match was a singles, where Manoj Singh of the Gators faced Anil Kumar of the Eagles. The match was a decider for both teams, who needed to win or tie to secure a point for their team. The match was a tense one, as both players played cautiously and avoided any mistakes. The match was all square after 18 holes, and had to be decided by a sudden death playoff. In the playoff, both players made pars on the first extra hole, and moved on to the second extra hole. On the second extra hole, Manoj Singh hit his tee shot into the water hazard, while Anil Kumar hit his tee shot on to the fairway. Manoj Singh took a penalty drop and hit his third shot on to the green, while Anil Kumar hit his second shot on to the green as well. Manoj Singh made his putt for bogey, while Anil Kumar missed his putt for birdie. This resulted in a tie for the match, and a tie for the teams at 3.5-3.5.
The match between the Gators and the Eagles was a thrilling one, as both teams showed their skills and spirit. The match was a close one, as it had four matches that went to a playoff, and one match that was decided by a single hole. The match ended in a tie, as both teams shared points in a close contest. The Gators and the Eagles are now tied for the second spot in their group, behind the leaders, the Pirates of the Greens. The Gators and the Eagles will look to improve their performance in their next matches, and aim to qualify for the Super 12 stage of the league.
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