1. SSP Chawrasia
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In my opinion, SSP Chawrasia had the best year amongst all the Indian male golfers. He was a part of Team Asia at the EurAsia Cup in January. His win at the Hero Indian Open in March 2016, laid many personal demons to rest after having finished runner-up at this event, a record four times.
He was a part of the Indian men’s Golf team at the Rio 2016 Olympics in August, where golf made a return after almost a hundred years. His second win of the year came at the Resorts World Manila Masters in November. He subsequently represented India at the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf in the same month.
Indian golf has continued to make its mark this year through young blood like Aditi Ashok, as well as experienced campaigners like Mukesh Kumar.
These names may not be known to most of the people in our country but slowly and surely, they are etching their names in golfing history and bringing the sport in to the mainstream in India.
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Personally, 2016 was a fulfilling year for me. I shot some of my best tournament scores on a more consistent basis. These scores only come about when I play golf for the love of the game, and not for ranking, money or fame. This year brings my amateur career to an end. I look forward to the challenges that professional golf will bring in 2017, and hope to scale new heights.
Here’s wishing all the readers and fans on Sportskeeda, a very happy and successful 2017.
