India win SAARC golf for fourth time

India defeated Bangladesh 3-0 to lift the fourth SAARC golf championship at the Classic Golf Resort in Gurgaon, Haryana, on Saturday.

It was India's fourth championship victory in as many tournaments.

The Indian golfers adjusted themseves well in the final of the ametuer championship which was played in three 18-hole singles matches, with scoring under matchplay format. Matches in the preliminary rounds were played under stroke-play format.

Jasjeet Singh gave India a flying start with a victory over Mohammad Hussain Mia. Singh's win was comprehensive as it came on the 12th hole.

Manav Das, continuing his fine form, registered a two- hole vicotry over Mohammad Milon Ahmed to give India a 2-0 lead. Manav, however, had to struggle a little before wrapping up the game on the 17th hole.

Top Indian ametuer Keshav Mishra, who seemed to have lost focus for some time, managed to win a closely-fought match against Mohammad Siddikur Rahman.

Mishra started the game poorly, losing the very first hole. However, he recovered in time and with the help of couple of birdies to win on the 17th hole.

"It was a good tournament for me so far. But I played miserably today and the putting was even worse," Mishra said after the match. "Somehow I carried on to win the match," he added.