Top 5 Favorite Golfers of All Time

Top 5 Favorite Golfers of All Time

  • Posted: September 25th, 2020
  • By: forest_hill_admin

Your new shot is a new experience. It might be the best shot you ever hit in your life.- Harvey Penick

Golf is not as prominent as cricket in India. But, a golf player always understands its perk. Defined to be the richest men sport, golf has indeed a lot more to be provided despite the labelled tag. The real estate sector has encouraged it through golf residences.

From Shubhankar Sharma to Jeev Milkha Singh, the real gems of the game have grabbed lots of achievements. They have also revolutionized Indian golf through their game on the international platform.

Also, they have huge followers across the globe and are the greatest Indian golfers of all time. Learn more about them and encourage yourself to be on the golf course for the best experience. Read here-

Anirban Lahiri

Born in 1987, Anirban Lahiri turned towards professional golfing in 2007. He was also a part of the Asian tour in 2008. Anirban is a star player and has added successful feathers in his hat when honoured with the prestigious Arjuna Award in 2014 for his incredible contribution to golf.

Quick Facts-

  • He was recognized as the Asian Player of the year in 2014.
  • Anirban became the second Indian Golfer to build their way to the masters.
  • He broke into the top-100 of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) for the first time in 2014.
  • He owned 7 Asian tour wins and 2 European tours.

Shubhankar Sharma

He is known as the young and talented Golfer from Jhansi and trained in Chandigarh under the famous golf coach, Jesse Grewal. Shubhankar has experience of hitting shots at the international level. He proves himself with his excellent game technique. The player is ready to become the next Golfer of India for a reason.

Quick Facts-

  • He is the Youngest Indian golf player to receive the Arjuna Award.
  • His name is listed among players who have won the Order of Merit.
  • He is the winner of 2 European Tour Titles.
  • Shubhankar Sharma is Known for his Pro Swing Style for years.

Jeev Milkha Singh

One of the greatest names in the history of Indian golf, Jeev Milkha Singh has been honoured with the Padma Shri Award from the Government of India in 2007 for his magnificent contribution to the game. Born in 1971, he is the son of the legendary athlete, Milkha Singh.

Quick Facts-

  • In 2008, he was ranked 12th in the European Tour Tournament and had topped the Asian Tour Order of Merit.
  • First Indian golfer to reach the top 50 in the international golf level.
  • He was honoured with Arjuna Award in 1999
  • He is the only Indian Golfer to have a tournament named after him.

Arjun Atwal

He is one of the finest golfers in the country. Arjun Atwal was born in 1973 and built a passion for golf from his childhood. The first Indian player in the US PG tour, Arjun has started getting recognition after participating in the tournament. He is the second Golfer after Jeev Milkha Singh to own membership of the European Tour.

Quick Facts-

  • In 2003, Arjun topped the Asian order of Merit.
  • The first Indian on Asian PGA to surpass the earnings to the US $1 million in his career.
  • Winner of the Hero Honda Masters tournament in 2000
  • He won the honourable Arjuna Award in 2007 from the Government of India.

Sharmila Nicollet

She has sparked her golf skills for India in the Asian Games at Doha 2006 and in Asia Pacific Junior Golf Tournament. Further, Sharmila has played at the Callaway Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego and other international tournaments.

Quick Facts-

  • She is the youngest female golfer to win the All-India Ladies Amateur Championship in 2007–2008.
  • Sharmila was qualified with a full tour card for the  Ladies European Tour in 2012. She was the youngest player of India to qualify for the game.

You can be the next if you are a golf enthusiast or have the interest to pursue it as your career. Giving time to the game is only possible when you look for a home for sale with a golf course. And one of the finest locations is Forest Hill Golf & Country Club that offers endless golf facilities to practice and become competent.

Stay encouraged with such inspirational personalities!