The 10th edition of Mercedes Golf Trophy in India has recently began on 14th November, 2009 at Delhi’s DLF Golf & Country Club. Also present at the event were Puneet Chaddha, Managing Director and Head Commercial Banking, HSBC India and Ramnath Krishnan, Managing Director and Head Private Banking, HSBC India who are the presenting partners of the event.

With remarkable success of the first nine editions of the event in India, this 10th edition of Mercedes Trophy returned with a bigger swing this year – with the introduction of first ever ten leg club level qualifier named as: Mercedes-Benz Invitational Golf Tournament. It is being held in ten cities – Kolkatta, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai & Cochin. Three winners from each invitational tournament will be eligible to participate in the MercedesTrophy regional tournament to be held in 2010 in 4 cities.

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, CEO and managing director, Mercedes Benz India Private Limited: “The MercedesTrophy reflects the brilliant connect of sports and lifestyle and espouses the premier status of the Three Pointed Star. The association of sporting prowess and lifestyle finesse has been a hallmark of the Mercedes Trophy and it is regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the Golfing calendar.”

The overwhelming response to previous editions has encouraged Mercedes-Benz India to introduce the pre qualifier tournament for all golf enthusiasts and increased the number of qualifying rounds, nationwide to encourage the vast sporting talent in the country. Mercedes-Benz celebrates a decade of resonance with élan and brilliant golfing action and great sportsmanship. It also celebrates the remarkable win posted by the Indian team at the 2009 World Finals.