Lakshmisha Vinay and Murganathan qualify for the Bengaluru Regional Round of the Mercedes-Benz Trophy

Bangalore, 17^th February, 2012: Eagleton Golf Resort played host to more than 100 distinguished amateur golfers from the city as they matched their skills for a chance to qualify for the Bengaluru Regional Round the Mercedes-Benz Trophy, to be held on February 18^th, 2012.

With a tremendous response from invitees, the 12^th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Trophy in Bangalore got off to a great start. Based on scoring in accordance with the Double Peoria format, Lakshmisha Vinay emerged victorious in the 0-18 handicap category with a nett score of 71.6. He beat stiff competition from Saif Mehkri who finished second with a nett score of 72.4.

In the 19-24 handicap category, Murganathan, topped the leader board with a nett score of 73, beating B. Ashok Rao, who finished second with a nett score of 73.2. By finishing on top of their respective handicap categories, Lakshmisha Vinay and Murganathan now qualify for the Bengaluru Regional Round of the Mercedes-Benz Trophy, scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 18^th.

In keeping with the spirit of the tournament that encourages bonding over golf, the Invitational Round of the 12th edition of Mercedes-Benz Trophy in Bangalore also hosted golf clinics by Gaurav Diwan.

In the Ballantine’s Long Drive Challenge, Rahul Bhalla hit a 265 yard shot to win the contest. The day ended with a champagne lunch for invitees and their families.

Eagleton is now all set to host the Bengaluru Regional Qualifier for the Mercedes-Benz Trophy tomorrow where more than 100 golfers are expected to compete for a spot in the National Final of the 12^th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Trophy, expected to be held in April 2012.