Sentosa, Singapore, 12-02-2016
Lahiri wins Asian Tour Golfer of the Year for 2015
India's Anirban Lahiri has been voted as the Asian Tour Golfer of Year by fans in an online poll.
Lahiri reinforced his stature as one of the global game's rising young stars with a spectacular season to remember in 2015.
The Indian triumphed at the Maybank Malaysian and Hero Indian Open before going on to finish tied fifth at the PGA Championship last year.
He also became the first Indian to feature at The Presidents Cup and ended the year by winning the Asian Tour Order of Merit title and finishing in 40th place in the world rankings.
“Many thanks to all my fans who voted for me for the Asian Tour Golfer of the Year. Starting out the year, finishing in the world's top-50 and winning the Asian Tour Order of Merit were two of my main goals and I'm delighted to have achieved this target.
“I look forward to another memorable season in 2016 with the continued support and encouragement from everyone,†said Lahiri.
The online voting contest saw Lahiri win the award ahead of Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee, Malaysia's Danny Chia and Philippines' Miguel Tabuena. The quartet were nominated by a selection panel before going into a voting process.
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