The Delhi NCR leg of the Mercedes Trophy will witness 600 golfers teeing off in five action packed days spread over two weeks starting from February 25-27 at Jaypee Greens Golf Resort and at DLF Golf & Country Club on March 4-5.
This makes it the largest amateur tournament played in the capital region during the entire year.
The Mercedes Trophy is one of the world's largest amateur golf tournaments involving over 60,000 golfers in 60 countries worldwide. Now in its 15th edition in India, the Mercedes Trophy will cover 26 days of competitive amateur golfing action in 14 cities engaging 2500 golfers, making it larger than ever before.
The format of play will be Double Peoria in two handicap categories with as many as 10 coveted National Finals spot up for grabs. The unique format of adjusting handicaps of players each day enables more golfers to have a chance of qualifying for the National Finals.
This year, the 'Drive to Major' contest will enable one golfer to travel to the British Open Championship at St Andrews, Scotland this July and compete for a chance to play on the championship course the day following the tournament.
Adding to the excitement of the Mercedes Trophy, a new prize category - 'Best Gross' score has been introduced, which recognises the best player each day.
