Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Army Veterans Vie for Chandigarh Golf Club Presidency
Two former Indian Army officers, Major Rajinder Singh Virk and Captain Mohan Bir Singh, are running for president of the Chandigarh Golf Club.
They both want to make the club better but have different ideas.
Virk wants to focus on being clear and honest, fixing financial problems, and making the golf course better.
Bir Singh wants to keep doing the good work the current leaders are doing and make sure the club is open to everyone.
They both have teams to help them.
The club is important for golf in India, and they want to host big tournaments there.
The election is on January 25, and everyone is excited to see who will win.
Major Rajinder Singh Virk and Captain Mohan Bir Singh are contesting for the presidency of the Chandigarh Golf Club.
Virk emphasizes transparency, financial review, and golf course excellence, while Bir Singh focuses on continuing current initiatives and accessibility.
Both candidates have teams with diverse expertise to support their visions for the club.
Key issues include governance, financial concerns, stalled infrastructure projects, and the potential to host international golf events.
The club aims to broaden access to golf while maintaining high standards and aspiring to be India's top golf course.
- Who
- Major Rajinder Singh Virk (retd) and Captain (retd) Mohan Bir Singh
- What
- Election for the presidency of the Chandigarh Golf Club
- When
- January 25
- Where
- Chandigarh Golf Club
- Why
- To address governance, financial concerns, infrastructure, accessibility, and golf development
- Election Date
- January 25
- Candidates
- Major Rajinder Singh Virk (retd) and Captain (retd) Mohan Bir Singh
- Key Issues
- Governance, Financial Concerns, Infrastructure, Accessibility, Golf Development
- Virk's Team
- Dr SPS Grewal, Dr Atul Sachdev, Sandy Lehal, Brig TS Mundi, Munish Arora, Jassi Toor, Shona Singh, Gags Aulakh, Alamgir Grewal, Dr GS Kochhar
- Bir Singh's Team
- Capt P S Chimni, Dr Satbir Singh, Brig Balwinder Singh (retd), Dr Shobhit Ghai, Raman Singh Gill, APS Kahai, Gursimran Singh Sethi, Gursharan Singh Sandhu, Ajay Wadhwa, Dr Angad Singh Sangha, Jaspartap Singh Sekhon
- Potential International Event
- Within 2-3 years (Virk) or with major sponsor (Bir Singh)
- Club Membership
- Open to public via green fees