Jeev Milkha Singh says that golf in India will continue to be the fastest growing sport with the inclusion of top class events in the country.
MUMBAI: Former Asian number one Jeev Milkha Singh, making an appearance at the EMAAR-MGF Indian Masters this week, says that golf in India will continue to be the fastest growing sport with the inclusion of top class events in the country.
Singh, who emerged as Asian Tour’s number one in 2006, admitted that the sport in the country is experiencing a boom as he hopes for more young guns to come out and compete on the international stage.
“It is the fastest growing sport in India. Golf has attracted a lot of interest among the youngsters over the years and with top events coming in, it will be good exposure for the kids as well,” said Singh, who gained an invite to the US Masters this year.
“I think it is a matter of time when India can match the growth of the sport in China. We have a lot of potential and kids who can make it on the big stage. I would love to see new young faces and I will give them my support. I’m confident that we will witness more new players making a breakthrough. With two of the first three events on the Asian Tour to be staged in India, it signals the growth of the sport here,” admitted the Chandigarh-born star.
Jeev will compete in the US$2.5 million Asian Tour and European Tour event this week at the Delhi Golf Club. Since his appearance last October, the 37-year-old Singh will relish his return to the Delhi Golf Club hoping for a solid start to the year. “I have to handle the pressure and get the most out of it. I enjoy playing at home. And if I can do that in the future, also, I would love to come back here.
“I have been playing well and hoping to continue my form this week. And also for all of the kids to watch the top players playing this week, I think it’s the best thing that could happen for Indian golf,” said Singh, who finished in the top-20 in his Dubai outing last week.
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