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Simarjeet, Manav lead India to world amateur golf

December 12, 2003 19:12 IST

Oil India employees Simarjeet Singh and Manav Das led India to a convincing three-stroke victory over hosts Malaysia at the World Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship 2003, held at the par-72, 6,900-yard, Arnold Palmer designed Damai Golf & Country Club in Sarawak.

According to information, the Indian team, comprising Simarjeet Singh, Manav Das, Amit Luthra and Vikrant Chopra, tallied a winning aggregate of 226. Malaysia were placed second at 229, while South Africa finished third at 231.

Manav Das and Simarjeet excelled for the winners with cards of two-over 74 and three-over 75 apiece, while Luthra and Chopra contributed 77 and 78 each.  The best three cards formed the team's score.

"It was a tough week and we were faced with some of the best amateurs in Asia," said the 28-year old Simarjeet, who tied the knot just the week before the event.

"Manav played extremely well all week and I too had a great event. We are thrilled to win. The title was golf's wedding gift to me," concluded the Oil India employee.

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