Hyderabad, 25-02-2015
Preview Quotes - Gaganjeet Bhullar and Chikkarangappa
Here are quotes from Gaganjeet Bhullar and Chikkarangappa, two of the top contenders at this week's Golconda Masters Golf Championship 2015.
Gaganjeet Bhullar:
I was playing very well till September last year until the wrist injury happened. The injury had a major impact on my game and I wasn’t at my best from there on.
It’s been a tough phase of my career. It’s been frustrating and my patience has been tested. I’ve almost recovered from the ligament tear injury now and there is not as much pain as I had earlier. Fortunately, I didn’t need to alter my swing.
The Hyderabad Golf Club is in great shape and the weather conditions are perfect so we can look forward to an exciting week of golf. Putting will be the key this week as the greens are quite challenging. It’s important where you place your ball especially on the greens. I love the layout of this course. It’s unique and unlike most other courses in the country.
Anirban Lahiri’s recent successes are the best thing to happen to Indian golf. We needed someone in the top-50 for the game to grow further in the country. I’m very happy for him since we’ve played a lot together since our junior days. I’m confident India will produce many more champions in the coming years.
Chikkarangappa:
The playing conditions here at the Hyderabad Golf Club are brilliant. It is a one-of-its-kind course because of its setting and surroundings. The HGA has done outstanding work in developing this course. It’s been set up very well for the tournament.
Short game will be the key this week. It won’t be easy negotiating those slopes on the greens. The more putts you convert, the better your score. The 10th is a very interesting hole since it has an island green. If there is headwind it can be a very tricky hole.
The PGTI has done a great job in taking professional golf to different parts of the country. We as professional golfers always relish playing in varying conditions and at different venues. The experience of playing in different conditions prepares us for the international stage.
I’ve played in Hyderabad as a junior so coming back here after six years as a professional feels good.
Even though I have my Asian Tour card for this year, I’ll be playing as many events on PGTI as possible since this tour has been a stepping stone for me and I really enjoy playing here.
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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