Golfers Mehdi, Raju qualify for National finals

Hyderabad, Jan 24: Golfers Akram Mehdi and Kanumuri Ranga Raju claimed the first two National finals spots for the Mercedes Trophy, it was announced on Wednesday.

Mehdi carded a Nett. Score of 70.2 and Raju carded 71 to qualify.  
 
The best Gross Winner of the day was Shashidhar Reddy with an excellent round of 76 and there were a host of other prizes on offer to be won on the day.
 
Prominent winners included Narsimha Raju who won the Ballantine's Long Drive Challenge with a mammoth drive of 250 yards 7ft. and 8 inches. 
 
The format of play was Double Peoria. This unique format of adjusting handicaps of players levels the playing field enabling golfers to have a greater chance of qualifying for the National Finals.