Buenos Aires, Dec 15 - The fourth edition of the Copa de la India Golf Tournament concluded here, not just showcasing high-quality golf but Indian culture as well.
It is organised every year by the Indian embassy at the prestigious Jockey Club. Indian ambassador to Argentina R. Viswanathan said the golf tournament was part of the fourth Festival of India from Dec 3-13 and followed on the success of the three previous editions in the last three years.
The players sported the Incredible India caps provided by the India Tourist Office in New York, while the winners were given hand-made trophies made in India by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH). The Borges Cultural Centre played host to 40 Indian companies that participated in the exhibition organised by the EPCH.
Argentina is a major destination for golfing activities in South America with close to 300 courses dotting the country. There are around 100 golf courses, within a radius of 70 km around Buenos Aires, many of which are part of country clubs. There are a number of golf companies which organise tournaments throughout the year. (IANS)
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