Bengaluru, August 4: A strong cast of Asian Tour stars, comprising of over 25 Tour winners, will tee up for the second edition of the TAKE Solutions Masters at the Karnataka Golf Association next week.

The talented 156-man field, made up of players from 20 different countries, will be vying for an increased prize purse of US$350,000 at the co-sanctioned Asian Tour and PGTI event which will take place from August 9 to 12.

Zimbabwean Scott Vincent, the highest-ranked player in ninth place on the latest Asian Tour Habitat for Humanity Order of Merit, will spearhead the international charge against a strong local contingent, which includes Gaganjeet Bhullar, ranked tenth, S.S.P. Chawrasia, Khalin Joshi, Chiragh Kumar and Jeev Milkha Singh.

In-form Vincent, who has had six top-10 finishes so far this season, will continue his chase for a breakthrough win on the region’s premier Tour when he makes his debut appearance in India next week.

“I’m excited to be there. I know it’s Khalin’s (Joshi) hometown. I’m looking forward to him showing us around next week. It’s always exciting to visit a new place. I have spoken to a few guys and everyone said the golf course is fantastic,” said the 26-year-old Vincent.

“The things that I have been working on are starting to come right and they have allowed me to become more consistent. It’s the hard work I think. There’s no magic for me, just hard work and good form,” Vincent added.

Vincent enjoyed a solid year in 2016 after coming through the Qualifying School that year. He claimed three top-10 results to finish in 28th position on the Order of Merit and was named Rookie of the Year.

In 2017, he notched four top-10s to finish in a commendable 17th place on the Order of Merit and retained his Asian Tour card for the 2018 season.

“I took two weeks off after Indonesia Open. I had a good rest and I also did some work, just to make sure things are moving in the right direction. I spent some time with my golf coach in Florida and we worked on a few changes.

“I’m hitting the ball well and putting well so hopefully I can be in contention when the tournament starts next week,” said Vincent.

Other notable players in the field include defending champion Poom Saksansin of Thailand, Miguel Tabuena of the Philippines, as well as Prom Meesawat and Danthai Boonma of Thailand.

TAKE Solutions is a globally-recognised domain-leader in life sciences and supply chain management. This year, TAKE Solutions have raised the prize purse by US$50,000 after a successful edition last year.

The tournament is promoted and managed by Kreeda Events who specialise in presenting world class events.  Their aim is to build on the success of last year to develop the tournament into one of the leading events on the Asian Tour.

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About Asian Tour

As the official sanctioning body for professional golf in Asia, the Asian Tour leads the development of golf across the region, enhancing the careers of its members while maintaining a commitment to the integrity of the game. The Asian Tour, through its membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours, is the only recognised pan-Asian professional golf tour in Asia. This unique feature positions the Asian Tour at the pinnacle of professional golf in Asia; providing its events with Official World Ranking status. Tour Partners include Rolex (Official Timekeeper), Panasonic (Official Consumer Electronics), Habitat for Humanity (Official Sustainable Development Partner), ECCO (Official Footwear Sponsor), Titleist and FootJoy (Official Web Partner), Bloomberg TV (Official International Media Partner), Bloomberg Businessweek Chinese (Official International Media Partner), Wall Street Journal (Official International Media Partner) and Sentosa in Singapore which is the Home of the Asian Tour which also has an office in Kuala Lumpur. 

About PGTI

Formed in 2006, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is the recognised official body of professional golf in India.  PGTI’s objective is to promote professional golf in the country, as well as to give players an opportunity to be involved in the decision making in all aspects of the game.  Headed by Mr Gautam Thaper (President), PGTI’s governing body comprises leading Indian golf professionals.  PGTI currently has over 300 members.

About TAKE Solutions

TAKE Solutions is a globally recognised domain expert offering end-to-end Life Sciences solutions and is committed to putting Indian golf and its players on the global map.  TAKE has been associated with golf for over 15 years in efforts to create better infrastructure and greater playing opportunities in India and internationally.  TAKE supports SSP Chawrasia, Khalin Joshi, and Chiragh Kumar.  Shubankar Sharma, the two-time European Tour winner and the first Indian to ever lead both the European and Asian Tour Orders of Merit at the same time and  Chikkarangappa S have also recently been supported by TAKE.

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About Kreeda Events

Kreeda Events specialise in the delivery of world-class events and is the promoter and manager of the TAKE Solutions Masters.  Kreeda’s two principals, Andrew Wells and Rahul Singh have a combined international events experience of more than 55 years and have successfully delivered more than 100 professional golf tournaments worldwide and worked in more than 30 countries.  In the last 10 years, their team have also been responsible for delivering some of India’s most prestigious major golf tournaments.  Andrew is one of the most respected Sports Event Directors in the world and Rahul has a deep understanding of the Indian and international Events arena through his ownership of highly acclaimed, Choices Entertainment.  In India, Kreeda also manage the Panasonic Indian Open on behalf of the Asian Tour.

For Kreeda information please visit  www.kreedaevents.com 

For further information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@kreedaevents.com