Nestle Golf Open 2011 - Pirin Golf & Country Club

72 players took part in Nestle Golf Cup at Pirin Golf & Country Club

One of the most successful brands in Bulgaria-Nestle has already made its first steps in golf, the relationship with the aristocratic sport was done this weekend at Pirin Golf & Country Club.

The first golf tournament with the partnership of Nestle- Nestle Golf Cup was held on 20.08.2011 at the 5 star international golf complex Pirin Golf & Country Club. Golf is a sport for young and old people, everybody can play, with the support of its partners the team of the golf club proved it once again. Over 20 children took part in the competition attracted by the brand.

“ I would like to welcome all of you on our first but not last golf tournament. The motto of our company is “ Good food, Good life”, we aim to be first among the best. Follow the purpose and win the competition.” said the regional manager of Nestle Krassimir Rangelov.

A beginners course was organized for the employees of Nestle on the driving range. They had the possibility to compete  on the putting green, the winners were nominated and awarded.  The passion for golf  fascinated the beginners after their first meeting with the game. The hosts prepared a variety of categories, in which the best golfers won.

A competition on the putting green was organized for Nestle employees . The best score and first place won Krassimir Rangelov with 18 points, followed by Maryan Dragiev- 19 points and Oleg Kotev- 20 points. The longest drive among the beginners , above 130 meters did Miroslav Borisov, the participants saw the shortest drive of their colleague too. The most enthusiastic golfer among the beginners was Stanislava Dermanka.

 The interest  of the first edition of Nestle Golf Cup was extremely high. 72 players took part in the event , there were players willing to take part even in the day of the tournament, but the places were limited. The competition took place on 18- holes on Ian Woosnam golf course. The participants were divided into 3 division: division A- Stroke play, division B and C- Stableford.

In division An ( the group of the best players ) first place won Kiril Slatinski with 69 strokes and a better result on last 9 holes. “ I really didn’t expect to win the competition.  I am so surprised. I would like to thank to the people that I played with, people in my flight. “ said the first one among the best players. Second ranked Andrey Gurov also with 69 strokes, followed by Bojidar Spassov with 72 strokes.

In division B the winner with 44 net Stableford points was Trifon Siderov, followed by Nikolay Nankov with 42 net points  ( second place ) and Michail Vassilev with 42 points ( third place ).

A great surprise in the competition Nestle Golf Cup was 10 years old Dimitar Savov who won the first place in division C with 47 net Stableford points.

“ I would like to thank all of you” said the shy youn winner who trains really hard in the summer season. Second place was for Gencho Hristakiev  with 46 net points, followed by Grudi Grudev with 43 net Stableford points.