Bashundhara Cup Golf Tournament ends in Rangpur

The three-day "Bashundhara Cup Golf Tournament -2016" ended through a colourful ceremony at Rangpur Golf Club (RGC) in Rangpur Cantonment here last night. More than 100 contestants of different Golf Clubs from all over the country participated in the male, female, junior and sub-junior groups of the tournament sponsored by the Bashundhara Group, a press release said. Rangpur Area Commander, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 66 Infantry Division and President of RGC Major General Md Masud Razzaque attended the inaugural and concluding ceremonies as the chief guest. In the Male Group, golfer Brigadier General Md Amin Akbar secured the first position while golfer Golfer Brigadier General Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah won the best gross award. Golfer Major Hassan became the runner up while golfer Major General Md Masud Razzaque won the second best gross award. Golfer Lieutenant Colonel Md Zulfiqar Ali became the second runner up while Dr Md Zabed Akhter won the third best gross award. Golfer Colonel Ashraf secured the maxim par award while golfer Nafi Fazal won award for making the longest drive. Golfer Brigadier General Mamun won the won the nearest to pin award while Lieutenant Colonel Mahbub won the 'conventional on' award. In Female Group, golfer Mrs Shahida Fazal became the winner while golfer Mrs Nasrine Haque Bobby was awarded for becoming the best gross. Shova secured the first position while Fida become the runner up in Junior Group. In Sub-Junior Group, Wadi secured the first position and Zara became the runner up. At the same time, the Northerners Club Inter Club Championship Golf Tournament- 2016 was held at the same venue where Rangpur Golf Club became champions defeating Bogra Golf Club by 9-3 points. Major General Masud Razzaque attended the colourful prize distribution ceremony and distributed awards among the winners. Vice-chairman of Bashundhara Group Safwan Sobhan, high-ranking military officials, participating golfers and local journalists were present, among others.