Island Tee on the 6th hole - Glade One Golf Resort
Island Green on the 9th hole - Glade One Golf Resort
Chikkarangappa performs the cartwheel
AHMEDABAD DIARY
Here are some interesting snippets from the two PGTI events held in Ahmedabad in February – Gujarat Open Golf Championship 2021 Presented by Gujarat Tourism and Glade One Masters 2021 .
Chikkarangappa ’ s cartwheel delights the spectators
The supremely fit Chikkarangappa is known to show a lot of emotion on the course during tournaments through his animated gestures whether he is playing well or not . He came up with another such celebratory gesture , a cartwheel , something one doesn ’ t see often on a golf course , to the surprise and delight of the gallery of spectators following him during the final round of the Gujarat Open Golf Championship 2021 Presented by Gujarat Tourism . Chikka performed the impromptu cartwheel on the 18th fairway after he landed his approach shot on the edge of the 18th green at the tournament ’ s finishing hole , a moment that almost confirmed his win . Chikka later said that he performed the cartwheel in honour of the spectators who were cheering him on through the day .
Kalhaar Blues & Greens – A Birder ’ s Paradise
One can spot a wide variety of bird life at most golf courses across the world . The Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad is no different . With the Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary , one of the largest wetland sanctuaries in the country , in close proximity , the Kalhaar Blues & Greens is indeed a birder ’ s paradise with various kinds of indigenous and migratory birds making their presence felt in and around the golf course . During the Gujarat Open 2021 , we were lucky to capture two captivating species of birds on camera – the Indian Roller and the Ibis .
Glade One Golf Resort – Home to an island green and an island tee
The magnificent Glade One Golf Resort , the latest venue to be added to the PGTI schedule with the launch of the Glade One Masters , stands out from other golf courses in India thanks to some of its unique features . Two of its most striking features besides the numerous water bodies are the island green
Ibis
Indian Roller
on the closing ninth hole and the island tee on the sixth hole . India ’ s leading professionals participating at the Glade One Masters were often heard raving about these two features of the Gary Player-designed course . The signature ninth hole has a very intimidating tee shot with water running up the entire left side . Although a short approach shot , it is definitely a daunting one . Accuracy and positioning off the tee is a must to maximize the approach shot to this island green .
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