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16 January 2026

Zion Hills Golf County welcomed the Faldo Series for the first time this week, and 70 players across the Junior Tour and Futures divisions made sure the debut counted.

The inaugural Faldo Series at Zion Hills drew 41 Junior Tour competitors and 29 Futures players, creating the kind of atmosphere that first-time host venues hope for but don’t always achieve. What emerged wasn’t just a results sheet, but a snapshot of depth across age groups and a reminder that competitive pathways continue to expand across India.

Prince Bainsla navigated 54 holes at one under par to claim the Boys Under 16 division, the only player in his category to break par across the week. His second-round 67 separated him from the field, and he held firm through a final-round 74 to finish five shots clear of Jashan Ganapathy.

Nikhil Pande took the Boys Under 21 title at eight over par, posting rounds of 72-78-74 to edge Sumit Kotwal by three strokes. The division produced steady rather than spectacular scoring, but consistency mattered—and Pande delivered it when required.

In the Girls Under 16 category, Priya Kumari’s second-round 69 proved decisive. She finished at eight over par, seven shots ahead of Manvi Singhania, and showed the kind of control through the middle round that often defines tournaments. Keerthana Rajeev Nair of Bangalore Golf Club claimed the Girls Under 21 title at one over par with rounds of 68-76-73, her opening 68 providing the foundation for a composed three-day performance.

The Futures division brought its own storylines. Aida Thimmaiah went three under par across 27 holes to win the Girls 11-12 category, finishing eight shots clear of Arpitha Shaji KS. It was commanding golf from a player who found rhythm early and never looked back.

Vihaan Negi of Training Command Sports Complex and Bangalore Golf Club edged Vivaan Singh by a single shot in the Boys 11-12 division, both players demonstrating the kind of composure that belies their age. Suryaansh Reddy Nara won the Boys 9-10 category at three over par, while Harsit Raj Singh and Ruslaan Alam Khan shared second place.

Advaitha Mahesh claimed the Boys 7-8 title, Sunvisha Reddy Nara took the Girls 7-8 division, and Aashna Amogha of Karnataka Golf Association secured the Girls 9-10 category, finishing four shots ahead of Siri Sudeep of Bangalore Golf Club.

Junior Tour category winners earn invitations to the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Laguna Lang Co in Vietnam this April. Futures winners head to The Belfry in the UK in August for the Faldo Futures Final, held alongside the Husqvarna British Masters.

For Zion Hills, the debut edition delivered exactly what a first-time host needs—strong fields, competitive golf, and proof that the venue can handle the occasion. It’s a foundation worth building on.

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