BWI: CG and PGTI Announce CG Open 2013

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Source: Crompton Greaves Ltd
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 05:55 PM IST (12:25 PM GMT)
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CG and PGTI Announce CG Open 2013


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Tuesday, November 26, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- Prize purse of Rs 1 crore

-- Line-up includes Rashid Khan and Angad Cheema

Crompton Greaves Limited (CG), part of the US$ 4 bn Avantha Group, and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), today announced the schedule for the CG Open 2013.The CG Open will be played at Bombay Presidency Golf Club, Mumbai, from November 27 - 30. The Pro-Am event will be played on December 1.The star-studded field will feature players like Harendra Gupta, Angad Cheema and Rashid Khan.

Avantha Group Company CG's CEO & Managing Director, Mr. Laurent Demortier said, "The CG-Open golf tournament delivers a one-of-kind experience filled with tradition and excellence showcasing elite national players. It continues to be one of India's much awaited major golf tournaments. In its 7-year history, CG Open has had many dramatic and captivating moments, raising the bar with each passing year, endorsing talent and furthering the game of golf. I wish the players the very best and am sure that we would experience some exciting golf at this year's CG Open."

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Padamjit Sandhu, Director, PGTI, said, "The CG Open is one of the marquee events on the PGTI calendar and an important week on the tour in western India. The 2013 edition of the tournament is set to witness some high quality golfing action as the race for the Rolex Rankings crown enters its final and most exciting phase. We thank CG for their committed support to Indian professional golf through the staging of this event for the last seven years. The CG Open's handsome prize purse of Rs. 1 crore has contributed towards making the sport more competitive."

Founded in 1927, the Bombay Presidency Golf Club is one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the country. The course at the BPGC underwent extensive redesign and modifications in 2009. The BPGC has a very demanding course with a large golf-focused member community.

About Crompton Greaves

Avantha Group Company CG is a global pioneering leader in the management and application of electrical energy. With more than 15,000 employees across its operations in around 85 countries, CG provides electrical products, systems and services for utilities, power generation, industries, and consumers. The company is organized into three business groups: Power, Industrial, and Consumer. CG clocks US$ 2.3 billion in revenues from product lines that cover the entire value chain of engineering offerings.

For more information on CG, please visit: www.cgglobal.com

About Avantha

The Rs. 25,000 crores (US$4bn) Avantha Group is one of India's leading business conglomerates. Its successful entities in diversified sectors include Crompton Greaves (power transmission and distribution equipment and services), BILT (paper and pulp), The Global Green Company Limited (food processing), Biltech Building Elements Limited (infrastructure), Avantha Power (energy), Salient Business Solutions Limited (IT and ITES), Jg Glass (glass containers).

With a global footprint, the Group operates in 90 countries with more than 25,000 employees worldwide. Led by Gautam Thapar, Avantha demonstrates strong leadership globally and emerges as a focused corporate, leveraging its knowledge, leadership and operations, adding lasting value for its stakeholders and investors.

For more information on Avantha, please visit www.avanthagroup.com

About PGTI:

Formed in 2006, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is the recognised official body of professional golf in India. PGTI's objective is to promote professional golf in the country, as well as to give players an opportunity to be involved in the decision making on all aspects of the game. Headed by Mr. Gautam Thapar (President), PGTI's governing body comprises leading Indian golf professionals. PGTI currently has over 300 members

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CG's CEO and Managing Director Laurent Demortier, unveils the CG Open 2013 trophy in the presence of L-R Rashid Khan, Harendra Gupta and Angad Cheema

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CG's CEO and Managing Director Laurent Demortier, unveils the CG Open 2013 trophy in the presence of L-R Rashid Khan, Harendra Gupta and Angad Cheema


CONTACT DETAILS
Paula Sengupta, Global Head - Corp. Comms, CG (Crompton Greaves Limited), +91 (22) 24237516, 67558771, paula.sengupta@cgglobal.com
Shravani Dang, Vice President, Group Head - Corporate Communications, Avantha Group, +91 (11) 41699282, +91 (11) 23368332, s.dang@avanthagroup.com
Nikhil Kalaan, Assistant Manager - Media, PGTI, +91 9910974846, media@pgtofindia.com

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