Automobile Industry Leaders come together for 14th ACMA Golf Invitational

India Golf Weekly
January 25, 2025

(L-R) Sandeep Mathur – Head OE Business, Apollo Tyres, Winner Vibhav Soni – CEO, Meenakshi Polymers, Rajesh Dahiya – Vice President, Commercial, Apollo Tyres, Remus D’Cruz – Leader in Sports Management & Marketing, Apollo Tyres, and Rishi Narain – Founder and MD, RN Sports Marketing

The 14th Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Golf Invitational concluded another successful edition on January 19, 2025, at the ITC Classic Golf & Country Club. The event, a notable fixture in the automotive industry calendar, brought together golf enthusiasts from the sector for a day of camaraderie, networking, and sport.

(L-R) Rattan Kapur – Past President, ACMA and CMD of Mark Exhaust Systems Ltd. steps up with Vidur Talwar – Director, QH Talbros, Hisashi Takeuchi – MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, and Sanjay Labroo – CMD, Asahi India Glass

This year’s tournament coincided with the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, held from January 17-22, offering a unique platform for government officials, dignitaries, and industry leaders to engage in discussions on mobility advancements. The annual ACMA Golf Invitational served as an extension of this dialogue in a more relaxed and interactive setting.

L-R) Mr. Arvind Kapur – Chairman, Rico Auto Ltd., Winner Makoto Kunieda – Supply Chain Head, Maruti Suzuki India., Mr. Jayant Davar – Past President, ACMA and Co-Chairman & MD, Sandhar Technologies, Mr. Rattan Kapur – Past President, ACMA and CMD of Mark Exhaust Systems, Winner Takanobu Watabe – Operating Officer, Honda Cars, Mr. Vivek Jindal – Chairman, Northern Region and Director & CEO, UNO Minda, and Mr. Sanjay Labroo – CMD, Asahi India Glass

The event was graced by Chief Guest Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, and Special Guest Rajeev Chaba, President and Managing Director of MG Motor India.

The Vredestein Putting Game introduced a unique and fun experience for golfers

Sponsors and Partners
The event’s success was bolstered by the support of several sponsors and partners. Vredestein Tyres served as the event partner, while Yaskawa contributed as the Gold Sponsor. The Silver Sponsors included prominent industry names such as Rico, Talbros, Paracoat, Mark Exhaust Systems Ltd., Lumax, JK Fenner, Bharat Seats Ltd., AIS, AIP, Motherson, Sandhar, SK Group, Sigma, Stork Rubber, Subros, Uno Minda, and RSB. Co-Sponsors including GNA Axles and JBM Group, along with Airline Sponsor IndiGo, played pivotal roles in ensuring the event’s seamless execution.

(L-R) Ajay Gurjar – COO & Director, Yaskawa, in discussion with Makoto Horikawa – General Manager, Yaskawa and Hisashi Takeuchi – MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India

The Yaskawa automation robot added a unique touch of robotics and innovation to the game

The ACMA Golf Invitational continues to be a platform for fostering connections within the automotive community. It blends the competitive spirit of golf with opportunities for networking, enabling participants to strengthen professional ties and explore collaborative prospects over a round of golf.

With another successful year completed, the ACMA Golf Invitational remains a testament to the industry’s ability to merge professional growth with a shared passion for sport.

FINAL RESULTS:

CATEGORY	WINNER (NETT SCORE)	RUNNER UP (NETT SCORE)
(0-18)	Karan Chaudhri (71.7)	Gurtek Sodhi (72.3)
(19-24)	Rohan Kapur (72.6)	Manay Bajoria (74.1)

On-Course Contest Winners:

CATEGORY	WINNER	MEASUREMENT
Closest-to-Pin #2	Sharad Mittal	10 feet
Indigo Closest-to-Pin #5	Anurag Kumar	6 feet
Longest Drive #8	Mohit Sethi	310 yards
Straightest Drive #13	Rohit Kapoor	7 inches