Williamson Magor inches closer to retain title

Kolkata: Vivek Seth returned a round of 73 to help defending champions Williamson Magor A regain lost

ground against overnight leaders Madhya Bharat Papers and look set to clinch the Merchants Cup Corporate Golf Tournament at the Royal Calcutta Golf Course here today. For the much fancied Madhya Bharat Papers, Jaydeep Chitlangia had a disappointing day and returned a card of 79, as at the end of two rounds, Williamson Magor enjoyed a three-stroke lead. Unless Oil India Limited (OIL) B spring a surprise, Williamson Magor A are sure to retain the championship title. OIL B at 152 saw D Thakuria record a 77 for McLeod Russel A. In Division II, OIL B led the field with a two-day total of 152 and their closest competition came from McLeod Russel H who are at 161. Division III has certainly been the exciting with Madhya Bharat Papers at 151 and new entrants Manaksia Ltd setting the pace at 154, thanks to a splendid 76 from Vishal Singhania. In the Challenge Cup, South India Projects through a fine display from Akash Tantia (35) retain their lead followed by Soni Rubber and Outlook Bright. The day`s top honours went to Luke Smith Goodricke B in Division I; S N Hussain McLeod Russel H in Division II who narrowly out paced Ranvir Bhandari of ITC -1. Jyoti Kumar of CLW Motive Power was the best in Division III. The `Straightest Drive` was won by Akash Tantia and the `Closest to the Pin` was won by B P Tiwary. Bureau Report