Ranjit Singh Leads Indian Golfers At APGC Mid-Amateur Championship In Indonesia

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The Indian Golf Union (IGU) has sent a four-member team to Indonesia for the inaugural Mid-Amateur Championship. This event is organised by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation in collaboration with the Indonesia Golf Association.

The competition will take place at the Gading Raya Golf Club in Tangerang from August 12-14, featuring 80 golfers from 20 nations.

Ranjit Singh, the reigning IGU All-India Mid-Amateur champion, leads the Indian team. Joining him are Arjun Singh, Simarjeet Singh, and Col. Varoon Parmar. The team is eager to compete on the Graham Marsh-designed course, which promises challenging conditions due to potential rain over the next few days.

Indian Team's Strength

Col. Varoon Parmar brings significant experience to the team, having secured gold at the World Military Games 2025 and finishing as a runner-up in the IGU All-India Mid-Amateur Championship. Simarjeet Singh adds further strength with his victory in the 2022 IGU All-India Mid-Amateur Golf Championship and multiple national titles.

Ranjit Singh expressed his enthusiasm for participating in this prestigious event, and said, "I have represented India for many years and I am eternally grateful to the Indian Golf Union for sending me for this prestigious event. It is the first such Mid-Amateur Championship being organized by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation and I am happy to be part of the first such Indian team to be competing in it. The Gading Raya course is in pristine shape but there is likelihood of rain for the next three days, so adapting to the conditions becomes essential."

Tournament Format and Divisions

The championship will feature four age divisions: Group A (ages 25-29), Group B (ages 30-37), Group C (ages 38-46), and Group D (aged 47 and above). It is open to male amateur golfers who meet R&A guidelines. Competitors will play individual strokeplay over 54 holes.

Maj. Gen. (Retd) Bibhuti Bhushan, IGU Director General, highlighted the significance of this tournament, said, "The IGU has sent a strong team to Indonesia for the inaugural APGC Mid-Amatear Championship. The tournament serves our purpose of fostering camaraderie and the spirit of patriotism among the team members. Being contested among more than 20 countries, it also gives an opportunity to the Indian team to test their skills and play for the Tricolour."

This event marks a significant opportunity for Indian golfers to showcase their skills on an international platform while representing their country with pride.