Microgravity, SLW Golf to host indoor golf event

By Rahul Banerji

For those keen to play Pebble Beach but are pressed for time, there’s a nearby option available in the form of the Microgravity Corporate Masters, the first edition of which tees off later this week.

The tournament, to be held at the Microgravity premises at JMD Empire Square on MG Road in Gurgaon, is an indoor simulator-based event.

It will initially be played for an entrance fee of Rs 3,000 on November 21 and 22, and November 27 and 28.

Microgravity Ventures Private Limited, a facilitator of gaming hubs and eSports tournaments in India, has partnered with Sports & Leisure Worldwide to host the event, registration for which is now open.

It will offer state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators to entrants, a statement from the organisers said.

Microgravity and SLW Golf Management will announce the winners of the event on November 28 followed by prize distribution across categories like winner and runner-up gross (men and women), besides on nett score for both.

Fun prizes

Other categories include longest drive, closest to the pin and straightest drive. To add to the experience, all winners will also get a full day with family at Microgravity’s gaming hub.

“We are very excited to partner with the best in the industry for our upcoming tournament series,” Microgravity co-founder and MD Rahul Bhattacharya said.

“The tournaments will bring the best golf technology with the best of golf courses from across the globe, designed to fuel the growth of the sport in the gaming ecosystem. 

“At Microgravity’s state-of-the-art indoor Golf simulator, players can not only gain a better understanding about the sport but also have an immersive experience.

“The pre-registration phase has already seen great success among the fraternity and we look forward to an exciting event.”

Commenting on the partnership,Anil Dev, Sports & Leisure Worldwide chief executive, said, “It gives us immense pleasure to be a part of an indoor golf tournament series which is a great step in promoting golf.

“With this tournament, we are entering the era of indoor golf which will be a great value addition to take the golf experience to the next level.”

Paradigm shift

Added well-known coach Monish Bindra of Integrated Golf Performance Network. “We at IGPN are thrilled to announce our partnership to run a professionally managed golf programme with certified ‘A’ level instructors.

“IGPN Academies believe in having fun and falling in love with the game of golf. We are confident that with this partnership we will usher in a paradigm shift in the game.

“These programmes are well established, tried and tested for all levels of golfers. These coaching techniques are also at par with international standards.

“The top of the line golf simulator at Microgravity arena provides data on ball flight and swing analysis.

“This helps the coach and player get great feedback from swing path, club head rotation, spin rate, spin axis, smash factor, launch angle which accelerates the rate of learning and make the experience more interesting and enjoyable.”

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