He has simply turned 15 however accolades proceed to pile up for India’s teen sensation Kartik Singh.
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The Gurugram golfer was the cynosure on the prestigious Bonallack Trophy – the biennial Ryder Cup-style battles between amateurs from Asia-Pacific nations in opposition to Europe.
Regardless of being the youngest within the subject – a ninth-grader up in opposition to elite faculty gamers – Kartik held his personal with two wins and two ties within the foursomes and fourballs the primary two days, after which misplaced 3&2 within the singles regardless of enjoying his finest golf of the week. The teen was five-under par by way of 12 holes, however misplaced 3&2 to Louisiana State College’s world No. 109 Gunnlaugur Árni Sveinsson, who was seven-under par by way of 15 holes.
A few days earlier than Kartik flew into Ras Al Khaimah within the UAE for the match earlier this month, he realized he had been granted a spot within the much-anticipated Worldwide Collection India, which will probably be performed at his dwelling course, DLF Golf & Nation Membership, from January 29. The $2 million match options the reigning US Open champion and LIV Golf celebrity Bryson DeChambeau.
IS India would be the largest match in Kartik’s quick profession, and he’s excited. “I am really looking forward to it. It’s the first time that I will be playing a tournament at DLF, which is my home course and I have very good course knowledge. I am also hoping that I will get a lot of support from my family and friends,” stated Kartik.
“I am not thinking much about the tournament, and I want to approach it just like any other practice round I have there. My best score (from the black tees) is a three-under-par, but I don’t play full 18 holes often. I usually play nine holes, and my best score for the front nine is a three-under and my best score for the back nine is also 33. Hopefully, I can combine the two nines in one of the rounds during the International Series.”
Kartik stated DeChambeau was one among his favorite golf stars, and it could be a dream if he will get to play with the American world No.10.
“I love watching Bryson play. He is one of my favourite golfers. I hope I get to play a round with him,” stated Kartik. “I love the way he drives the golf ball. If I can hit the ball as far as him, life on the golf course will become a lot easier.”
Rahul Singh, Head of the Asian Tour’s Worldwide Collection, stated the chance was earned by Kartik. “One of the fundamentals of the International Series is to support local talent and allow the younger generation to play alongside the very best in the world. To this end, we have a category that ensures a spot for the highest-ranked World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) player from the host country. At No. 124, that Indian player is Kartik,” stated Singh.
“We have all seen what Kartik is capable of these last couple of years. We are excited about him and what he will do in the future for Indian and Asian golf. This will be a great exposure for him.”
India’s Rishi Narain, gold medallist on the 1982 Asian Video games, was the captain for the profitable Asia Pacific Golf Confederation’s males’s group on the Bonallack Trophy, and he felt Kartik wouldn’t be overawed by the event.
“Let’s not forget that he is just 15, but I have been so impressed with how he played and how he handled himself this week, I won’t be surprised if he makes the cut in the International Series India,” stated Narain in Ras Al Khaimah.
“Established college players in the team were coming up to me and saying things like Kartik was the best 15-year-old they have seen playing golf.
“He hits it pretty long for his age (carry of 285 yards and swing speed of 112mph), but what was impressive was his game on and around the green, and how good he was with his scoring irons.”