New Delhi, 03-03-2014
Rashid Khan becomes the 18th Indian to win an international title
Here’s a look at some of the records established after Rashid Khan’s breathtaking win at the SAIL-SBI Open 2014:
• Rashid Khan became the 18th Indian to win an international tournament
• Rashid’s win was the 59th by an Indian at the international level
• Indians have now won international tournaments each year over the last 13 years beginning from 2002
• Rashid became the 17th Indian to win on the Asian circuit
• It was the 45th title triumph by an Indian on the Asian circuit
• It was the third year in succession that an Indian won the SAIL-SBI Open
• Two Indians have now won the SAIL-SBI Open, the other being Anirban Lahiri
• This was Rashid’s fifth career title and first international win
• Rashid won his first ever event as a card holder on the Asian Tour
• Rashid’s overall playoff record (including Asian Tour and PGTI) now reads three wins against four losses
• It was the fourth year in succession that an Indian won an international event at the Delhi Golf Club
About PGTI:
Formed in 2006, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is the recognised official body of professional golf in India. PGTI's objective is to promote professional golf in the country, as well as to give players an opportunity to be involved in the decision making on all aspects of the game. Headed by Mr. Kapil Dev (President), PGTI's governing body comprises leading Indian golf professionals. PGTI currently has over 300 members.
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