XACCUP OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT DRAWS THE BEST GOLFERS
XacCup is an annual open golf tournament organized by XacBank. XacCup Open is played on a different course each time. On 31 August2013, the sixth annual XacCup was held at “Tuul River Country Club”.
70 talented golfers from several different countries have made the competition so fierce and interesting. They have competed in 5 different categories, Medalist, Handicap, The longest ball distance, the nearest ball to the hole, and the best female player. With MNT 4 million in prize fund, XacCup is one of the biggest golf tournaments in Mongolia.
In medalist category Greg Courts won the competition and received MNT 1 million and a trophy. Altaibaatar was runner-up and Munkhbat finished third. In women’s category Enerel became the winner. In handicap category Tsolmonbaatar became the winner, Oyunbold runner-up, Khatanbaatar finished third. Domenico received prize for hitting the ball the longest distance. Kim Jae Soo received prize for hitting the ball nearest to the hole.
XacBank has been organizing XacCup open golf tournament for the sixth consecutive year and has been making a significant contribution for the growth of golf in Mongolia. Mongolian Golf Association acknowledged this contribution presented a certificate of appreciation to XacBank.
