Chandigarh golfer Rajiv clinches title

Rajiv Janjua won the Overall Gross Winner Trophy with a score of 76, during the golf tournament organised by the St John’s Old Boys Association(SJOBA).

The event, held in memory of Sahil Sharma, at the Chandigarh Golf Club, saw the participation by 104 golfers and was played under the 18-hole format.

In the Handicap 0-9 category, Dilsher Grewal emerged as the winner with a score of 36, while Sahil Sehgal claimed the second position with 33. The Handicap 10–18 category witnessed a close contest, with Manu Khosla (33) edging past Harman Mangat (33) on the countback (BB9). In the Handicap 19–24 category, Manraj Sohi claimed victory with 30, followed by Uday Mahajan with 29 on the board.

The prize distribution was held at the Chandigarh Golf Association(CGA), and was attended by Chief Guest UT Finance Secretary Diprava Lakra and Chandigarh Golf Club president Ravibir Singh.

In the junior category, Jaivir Singh Kang clinched the winner’s title and Viraj Sehgal finished second. Brig MS Dhanoa won the 60 years and above category, followed by Wg Cdr GS Pannu at second position. MP Singh won the sponsors’ category.

Vaneet Khosla won the Straightest Drive award, and Karandeep Bajaj powered his way to the Longest Drive title with a hit of 321 yards. Jaibir Singh Kang showcased precision to win Closest to the Pin at 4 feet 11 inches.

As many as 40 student golfers aged 7 to 17 from six leading schools of Chandigarh were invited to participate.

Yuvraj scores thumping win

Chandigarh’s Yuvraj Sandhu, coming back from a runner-up finish in Jaipur last week, dominated proceedings with a final round of 6-under 66 to register a thumping eight-shot win at the Vishwa Samudra Open 2025, at Delhi Golf Club.

Sandhu (73-69-66-66), who shot a second straight bogey-free 66, totalled 14-under 274. The 28-year-old emerged as the 2025 PGTI Order of Merit champion and sealed his berth on the DP World Tour for next year. Sandhu’s impressive sixth victory of the season helped him match the PGTI record for most titles in a season set by Manu Gandas in 2022. “The fact that I have sealed the PGTI Order of Merit title and earned my spot on the DP World Tour is yet to sink in. I think it will only sink in when I tee-off at the DP World Tour. I’m really excited about playing in Europe,” he said.

Another city lad, Akshay Sharma (5-under 283), finished third. —TNS