MGR completes 5 years, pledges to conduct clinics for underprivileged children (revised)

Tribune News ServiceMohali, April 10

The Mohali Golf Range, Sector 65, announced to organise special clinics for underprivileged children on the completion of its five years. The clinics will be organised after the lockdown period, informed the management.

Shalini Kahlon of Castle Sports running Mohali Golf Range, said “ Yesterday 01 April 2020 marked 5 years of Operations of Mohali Golf Range. We wish to thank for their support the President of Mohali Golf Range, General Secretary, Treasurer , General Committee Members , GMADA , Deptt of Housing and Urban Development, Government of Punjab , Players , Children , Sponsors , Coaches , Staff, Media and all others who have contributed and participated in the success of Mohali Golf Range in various capacities . Castle Sports continues its endeavour to improve and create a model facility and continues to stand steadfast through all challenges. We thank all for their loyalty and support and wish you and your families the very best of health and look forward to seeing you at Mohali Golf Range in the very near

“The range is one of India’s largest golf learning and practise facilities-driving range built as per international standards. The range is run by professionals and in order to celebrate the five years of successful operations, we will organise special clinics for underprivileged children for two consecutive years,” said Shalini Kahlon, Director Castel Sports running MGR.

“The range is currently having 1100 members and a floodlight golf driving range and academy which accommodates around 80 golfers at one time. The offers a two-tier 48 astroturf hitting bays along with 900 square yards of tee hitting area and a Mckinsey style putting green. It also has a designated chipping and pitching area. A nine-hole Par-2 golf course has also been designed within the range for the beginners,” added Shalini.

“We are already training underprivileged kids, but this clinic will help them to learn about golf’s technicalities, including, choosing the right equipment, improving swing force, body posture for putting, various forms of shot selection and also special classes will be organised for upbringing the mental fitness of these young underprivileged kids,” said former international golfer Harmeet Kahlon, Director Coaching MGR.

“In addition of organising summer and winter golf camps, we have already organised free camps for women and specially-abled children,” added Harmeet.