The Western Region qualifiers of the Toyota IGU National Club Challenge, will tee off at the Willingdon SC on Saturday, with all the club golfers, irrespective of their handicap getting an opportunity to represent their clubs on a National level.

Around 100 club members above the age of 18 (Men & Ladies) will play the club qualifiers of Willingdon Sports Club. Members will compete in five handicap categories which are 0-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15-19 and 20-24 and the individual winner in each handicap category will automatically be selected to represent the club team while the 6th team member and captain will be nominated by the club.

The teams thus selected go to the 2nd stage, the Zonal Finals which will take place at Oxford Golf & Country Club, Pune on December 20, 2013. At the 18 hole Zonal finals, the best five 18 hole total stableford scores of the six players will make the team score and the top two teams from each of four Zonal Finals will qualify for the 3rd stage – the National Finals.

The Club qualifiers, Zonal Finals and National Finals will be played in individual Stableford off 3/4th handicap allowance.

Akshay Kilachand, Captain, Willingdon Sports Club said, “We have received over 100 entries for this event making it one of the most sought after events in the calendar. The smaller handicap categories has made sure that there is enough opportunity for all golfers irrespective of their handicap to be able to compete and win in their category – opening up the field even more than other tournaments. I feel any tournament where you represent your club brings out the best in the golfer both in terms of the competitive spirit as well as the proud distinction in being able to represent his or her club.”