Madikeri: Mahindran Balachandran, a partner at Excel, inaugurated the first indoor golf sports facility among golf clubs in India at the Mercara Downs Golf Club in Madikeri.
The new indoor golf sports facility and billiards stadium were constructed at a cost of Rs 7 crore on the outskirts of Madikeri. Balachandran mentioned that this new facility further encouraged golf sports activities in Kodagu. He also revealed that his institution is already providing proper educational facilities to the children of the staff at Mercara Downs Golf Club and will continue to offer necessary assistance in the future.
IK Anil, president of Mercara Downs Golf Club, expressed his joy on this memorable day for the club, which was established in 1914. He was pleased that the golf course in Madikeri will now have many innovative facilities. Over the years, the club saw significant developments, including the establishment of a clubhouse in 2002, the construction of a new road in 2013, the building of an 8-room guest house in 2017, and the installation of a lighting system for the golf course in 2019.
Anil mentioned that the recent construction of a multi-purpose building with a convenient hall for meetings and ceremonies, alongside the indoor golf sports facility, a new billiards stadium, 10 well-equipped rooms, and a swimming pool, will help in organising more golf sports activities in Madikeri.
Natasha Chetan, an international snooker champion from Sakleshpur, spoke at the launching of the new billiards stadium and emphasised that, like golf, snooker is a sport that primarily requires focus and aim.
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