Thursday, March 6, 2014

Rashid Khan wins SAIL-SBI Open 2014


  • Indian golfer, Rashid Khan(23) won the SAIL-SBI golf title 2014 against the Bangladeshi Siddikur Rahman at the Delhi Golf Club course in New Delhi. 
  • This was Rashid’s fifth career title and first international win. 
  • Owing to this win, Mr. Rashid became the 18th Indian to win an international tournament.
  • It was the third year in succession that an Indian won the SAIL-SBI Open.
  • Anirban Lahiri won the SAIL-SBI open for 2013 and 2012. 

SAIL-SBI Open tournament
  • Location:India.
  • Established: 2008, played annually.
  • Prize: $300,000.
  • A Golf tournament on the Asian Tour.
  • Co-sanctioned  by the Asian Tour and Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI).
  • Sponsors: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and State Bank of India (SBI).
  • Winner of Delhi Golf Culb 2014: Rashid Khan. 
About Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)
  • Formed: 2006.
  • Official body of professional golf in India.
  • Objective: 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.

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