Three Delhi Golf Club golfers set to represent India at Singapore Open Amateur Championship
New Delhi, July 12
Three promising golfers from the Delhi Golf Club will represent India at the 78th Singapore Open Amateur Championship, scheduled to be held from July 14 to 17 at the Singapore Island Country Club's Bukit Course.
Organised by the Singapore Golf Association, the prestigious event is one of Asia's leading amateur golf tournaments and will feature top men's and women's amateur golfers from across the region and beyond. The championship is also a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) counting event, with the winner earning an invitation to compete in the prestigious Singapore Open.
The Indian contingent from DGC comprises Deepak Yadav, Chaitanya Pandey and Ranveer Mitroo, all of whom expressed their excitement at representing the country on the international stage.
Deepak Yadav described the selection as a special milestone in his career.
"It's a great feeling. Representing India at the international level is everyone's dream. I've been there before, but this is a very special moment. It's a dream for any player who wants to play golf and starts playing golf. It's their dream to go and represent India. Hopefully, I want to pursue a professional career next year," he said.
Fourteen-year-old Chaitanya Pandey, currently ranked among the top five players on the Indian amateur circuit, believes the tournament will be an important learning experience.
"I am very proud of representing my country outside India in the Singapore Open Amateur Golf Championship. I am currently 14 years old and am in the top 5 in the Indian amateur circuit. It will definitely be a great exposure for my career in the growth of my game," he said.
Ranveer Mitroo, who is set to make his third appearance for India's men's national team after previously representing the country at the junior level, is eager to embrace the challenge.
"I'm really excited. It's always an honor playing for my country. This is my third time playing for my men's national team. I represented India thrice as the junior team. I'm just really excited for the challenge. It's gonna be tough conditions, weather-wise, most probably. I'm looking forward to the challenge," he said.
First played in 1948, the Singapore Open Amateur Championship has long served as a platform for emerging talent, with several former champions going on to establish successful professional careers.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I really admire the dedication of these athletes. Representing India at such a young age shows incredible talent. The Singapore Open Amateur is a big stage, and I hope they gain valuable experience. Best of luck to Deepak, Chaitanya, and Ranveer!
Hats off to Delhi Golf Club for nurturing such talent! But I hope the government and sports authorities give more support to amateur golfers. We need better facilities and coaching at the grassroots level. These boys have potential, but they need the right infrastructure to compete globally.
It's refreshing to see such positive news about Indian sports beyond cricket! Golf is growing in India and these young players are paving the way. Chaitanya Pandey being just 14 and already representing the country is truly inspiring. Wishing the entire team the very best! 👏🌏
This is wonderful news! Deepak Yadav's dream to turn professional next year shows the ambition these players have. The Singapore Open Amateur could be a game-changer for their careers. I just hope they get proper sponsorship - golf is an expensive sport in India. Chalo, let's support our boys! 🙌
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