Tengereng (Indonesia), Lieutenant Colonel Varun Parmar of the Indian Army delivered the best performance among Indians at the first Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) event here on Thursday, finishing fifth overall. As part of the four-member team from the Indian Golf Union, Parmar scored a total of 216 with rounds of 72, 68, and 76, securing the runner-up position in Category C (ages 38-46).

The 43-year-old Parmar, who won the World Military Golf Championship in Kenya earlier this June, was also the runner-up in the IGU Senior and Mid-Amateur Championship this year. Among other Indians, Arjun Singh finished third in Category C and seventh overall with a total score of two-over 218.

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Ranjit Singh tied for ninth with a total score of two-over, while Simarjeet Singh tied for 21st with a total score of 14-over. Playing individually, Ashish Kapoor secured a joint second position in Category D (47 years and above).

Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC)

The Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) is a regional governing body for golf, established to promote and develop the sport across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1963, it organizes prestigious tournaments like the Nomura Cup and works to foster golfing talent, cooperation, and standards among member countries. The APGC plays a key role in expanding golf’s popularity and accessibility in the region.

Indian Golf Union

The Indian Golf Union (IGU), established in 1955, is the governing body for golf in India, responsible for promoting and developing the sport across the country. It organizes national tournaments, trains players, and selects teams for international competitions, playing a key role in the growth of Indian golf. Over the years, the IGU has helped produce notable golfers like Jeev Milkha Singh and Anirban Lahiri, elevating India’s presence in global golf.

World Military Golf Championship

The **World Military Golf Championship** is an international golf tournament organized for military personnel, promoting camaraderie and sportsmanship among armed forces worldwide. Established to foster friendly competition, it brings together service members from various countries to compete in a spirit of unity. The event highlights the role of sports in bridging cultural and national divides within the military community.

IGU Senior and Mid-Amateur Championship

The **IGU Senior and Mid-Amateur Championship** is a prestigious golf tournament organized by the Irish Golf Union (IGU), now part of Golf Ireland. It features competitive play for senior (typically over 50) and mid-amateur (usually over 35) golfers, showcasing Ireland’s strong amateur golf tradition. The event highlights experienced players and has been a key part of Ireland’s amateur golf circuit for years.