2010 Aircel-PGTI Season Begins with American Express Bangladesh Open
- Aircel-PGTI returns to Bangladesh after one year
- Total prize of Rs. 20 lakh
- Mohd. Siddikur Rahman, Shamim Khan, Vijay Kumar, Rahil Gangjee, Digvijay Singh, Mohd. Shahid Khan star attractions
Dhaka, January 23, 2010: The Aircel-Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) begins its 2010 season with the American Express Bangladesh Open which will be staged in association with the Bangladesh Golf Federation at the Kurmitola Golf Club, Dhaka, from 25-28 January, 2010. The Pro-Am is scheduled for 24 January. The tournament carries a total prize purse of Rs. 20 lakh and marks Aircel-PGTI’s return to Bangladesh.
The field at the American Express Bangladesh Open will feature some of the top professionals of the South Asian region. The Bangladeshi challenge will be led by Mohd. Siddikur Rahman (three-time winner on the Aircel-PGTI) and Mohd. Shahid Khan, The impressive line-up also includes Shamim Khan, Vijay Kumar, Rahil Gangjee, Digvijay Singh, Harendra Gupta, Kunal Bhasin and Vishal Singh, to name a few.
Brig Gen Shafiquzzaman (Retd), Secretary General, Bangladesh Golf Federation, said, “We are very happy to see PGTI return to Bangladesh and City Bank coming forward to sponsor the tournament. We are even more delighted to see American Express associate itself with this tournament. We hope that our sponsor will get due mileage and will become a long term partner for the most prestigious golf event of Bangladesh.”
Sohail R.K. Hussain, Acting Managing Director, City Bank, said, “Golf is one of the lifestyle activities greatly enjoyed by American Express Cardmembers around the world and here in Bangladesh. Through the sponsorship of this tournament, we look forward to deepening our relationship with our Cardmembers and reaching out to the many golfers in Bangladesh.”
Aziz Al Kaiser, Chairman, City Bank, said, “City Bank is proud to be the title sponsor of ‘American Express Bangladesh Open 2010 Professional Golf Championship’ in association with Bangladesh Golf Federation and thank PGTI for their endeavor to nurture golf in Bangladesh. City Bank is now the local caretaker of the American Express brand. We provide quality services and benefits to fulfill American Express Cardmembers’ needs. We are delighted to present this great event to our Cardmembers and believe this tournament will be as successful as the many PGTI tournaments held around the world”.
Mr. Padamjit Sandhu, Director, PGTI, said, “We are happy to be back with the Bangladesh Open, and I thank American Express for their support. There is tremendous talent and potential in Bangladesh. We are confident that with the help of the Bangladesh Golf Federation, we will be able to develop Bangladesh Open into one of the marquee events on the Aircel-PGTI annual calendar. I wish the American Express Bangladesh Open all success.”
Rizwan Farouq, Managing Director, RIZ EVENTS, said , “This is the first time we are organizing a Golf Tournament in association with PGTI, Bangladesh Golf Federation and Kurmitola Golf Club. We are very happy to have City Bank and American Express as our Title Sponsor. We also have world class brands like Lafarge Cement as our co sponsor and Rupayan, Fu Wang, International Travel Corporation, Ispahani, Aqua Paint Ltd and Wartsal as associate sponsors.”
About PGTI:
Formed in 2006, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is the recognized official body of professional golf in India. PGTI’s objective is to promote professional golf in the country as well as give players an opportunity to be involved in decision making for all aspects of the game. Headed by Mr. Gautam Thapar (President), PGTI’s governing body comprises of leading Indian golf professionals. PGTI currently has over 300 members.
For further information please contact: Nikhil Kalaan, Media Officer, PGTI, Mobile – 9910974846, 01742063776 (Bangladesh Number – in use till 29th January, 2010), Email - media@pgtofindia.com OR Nitin Narain, Image Inc., Mobile - +91-9899158576, Email – nitin@image-publicrelations.com
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