PM Rungta Memorial Golf Cup 2025: Ankit Palawat bags overall net winner golfer trophy

Jaipur: The overall net winner golfer trophy was claimed by Ankit Palawat in the first edition of the Shri PM Rungta Memorial Golf Cup 2025 which was held at Rambagh Golf Club here on Sunday. The one-day golf event witnessed participation from nearly 120 golfers.
The tournament concluded with a grand award distribution ceremony, where winners and runners-up from different categories and handicaps were felicitated.
The tournament saw participation from golfers belonging to diverse backgrounds, including bureaucrats, industry members, judges, army personnel, and railway officers. The event was played in the ‘shotgun pierio' format. Professional female golfer Ridhima Dilawari was also present on the occasion. The runner-up of the handicap categories included Rajat Karwasara in the 0-9 category, Devendra Kumar in the 10-18 category, and Vinay Modi in the 19-24 category.
The winners of the handicap categories comprised Arjun Kucchal in the 0-9 category, Anurudh Sablawat in the 10-18 category, and Yugank Sharma in the 19-24 category. The veteran golfer award was secured by Inam Shamsi, while the lady golfer title was won by Sarah Choudhary.
The event was attended by former Indian cricket team captain Mohammed Azharuddin, pro golfer Ridhima Dilawari, Rambagh Golf Club Captain Shri Yogendra Singh, and secretary Samridh Sharma. The dignitaries presented trophies to the winners and runners-up in various categories.
Mohd Azharuddin said, "It's truly inspiring to see such enthusiasm for golf and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by all participants. Events like the Shri PM Rungta Memorial Golf Cup not only promote sport but also bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds. I congratulate all the winners and look forward to seeing this tournament grow in the coming years."
Gaurav Rungta, trustee of Shri PM Rungta Foundation, stated that the tournament serves as a platform to promote sportsmanship while reflecting the growing passion and interest in golf. He emphasized that golf is not just a game but a medium to foster discipline, patience, and strategic thinking. He highlighted the goal of making the sport more popular to encourage new players to engage with it. He announced that the tournament will be organised annually and that the foundation will support emerging young players by providing them with training and development opportunities.
The Shri PM Rungta Foundation, established in 2013 in memory of late PM Rungta, has been actively involved in education, healthcare, and sports development. It plays a significant role in managing Sanskrit colleges, supporting tribal schools, running mid-day meal programs, and organising eye-care camps. Additionally, the foundation provides Sponsorship for young emerging talents.