Kapil Dev with minister Jupally Krishna Rao during the trophy unveiling ceremony of the 12th Telangana Golconda Masters on Saturday
The unique natural setting offers an opportunity to create a distinctive golf-tourism destination that combines sport, nature and tourism,” he said. Jupally said the Telangana Golconda Masters was not merely a sporting event but an opportunity to bring together international golf, Telangana’s rich heritage and its tourism potential. Minister Jupally said the Telangana govt was keen to utilise the services and experience of Kapil Dev for promoting tourism and sports in the state. His association with Telangana’s tourism and sporting initiatives would help take the state’s tourism attractions and sporting potential to a wider national and international audience, he said. Kapil Dev appreciated the continued support extended by Telangana Tourism to the Telangana Golconda Masters and said the tournament would help promote Telangana and Hyderabad as important golf-tourism destinations. HGA Captain Jasvinder Singh Birgi welcomed the opportunity to host the 12th edition of the Telangana Golconda Masters and said the participation of leading professional golfers would give HGA members an opportunity to watch high-level competitive golf.
“The proposed golf course at Somasila will be developed along a scenic stretch of the Krishna River, surrounded by the Nallamala forests and in the vicinity of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve. The minister was speaking at a media conference held in connection with the 12th Telangana Golconda Masters at the Hyderabad Golf Club, Golconda. Tourism and culture minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Saturday said Telangana is taking steps to develop world-class golf infrastructure and position the state as a global destination for golf tourism.