Did you think that only cricket is played on an international level in India? Well, let me drop the bombshell on you and tell you that India has some star golf players who have made a big impact worldwide. Yes, today we will focus on the best golf players in India, some of them who have even ranked in the list of the best top 100 golfers worldwide.
With Lahiri holding the number one spot of being the best golf player in India, the other names that are also worth mentioning are Atwal and Chawrasia, which cannot be ignored when it comes down to their number of wins and achievements throughout the years.
Without wasting any more time, let’s take a quick look at the statistics of the golfers in India to see what the players have achieved, which tours they took part in and how many wins they have had throughout their careers.
1. Anirban Lahiri (1987-)
| Full Name | Anirban Lahiri |
| Nick Name | Baan |
| Date of Birth | 29 June 1987 |
| Age | 35 yrs (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Pune, India |
| Residence | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US |
| Profession | Professional Indian Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | 1 |
| Height | 5ft 9in ( 1.75m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (80kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $6 Million |
Anirban Lahiri the best golf player in India became a professional player in 2007, after which in 2008 he became a part of the Asian Tour. In the year 2014, Lahiri was voted for Asian Player of the year but sadly he did not manage to receive the award.
Although Lahiri ended up fifth at the PGA Championship in 2015, he set a record for being the first Indian professional Golfer to have the topmost finish in a major.
A quick look at Anirban Lahiri’s tour details and achievements:
- Lahiri has 21 tour wins and 18 professional wins
- Played in the Liv Your, European Tour, US Open
Professional Golf Tour of India, PGA Tour, Asian Tour, and many more
- Winner of the Panasonic Open in 2011
- He won the Arjuna Award in 2014
- Lahiri was the Merit winner of the Asian Tour in 2015
2. Jeev Milkha Singh (1971-)
| Full Name | Jeev Milkha Singh |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 15 December 1971 |
| Age | 52 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Residence | Chandigarh |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Sikhism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | 1 |
| Height | 6ft (1.83m) |
| Weight | 165lb (75kg) |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Jeev Milkha Singh turned into a professional golfer in 1993 and he was the first Indian player to join the European Tour in 1998. Singh is the first Indian golfer who managed to earn a position among the top 100 players in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2006.
A quick look at Jeev Milkha Singh’s tours details and achievements:
- Singh has 21 tour wins and 20 professional wins
- Participated in the PGA Tour, European Tour, Asian Tour
Japan Golf Tour and Many More
- He won the Arjuna Award in 1999
- Asian Tour of Merit winners 2006 and 2008
- Lahiri was honored with the Padma Shri award in 2007
3. Arjun Atwal (1973-)
| Full Name | Arjun Singh Atwal |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 20 March 1973 |
| Age | 49 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Asansol, India |
| Residence | Windermere, Florida |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | 2 |
| Height | 6ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (84 kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
In 1995 Atwal became a professional golfer; he was the first Indian golfer to have become a member of the USA PGA tour. Regarding Atwal’s career earnings, he is yet again the first Indian to have exceeded $1 million on the Asian PGA and also the first Indian golfer who has topped the European Order of Merit event.
In 2002 Atwal won the Caltex Singapore Masters award and also the Star Alliance Open Championship. Known for all his achievements, the player is well-recognized as being one of the best golf players in India.
A quick look at Arjun Atwal’s tour details and achievements:
- Atwal has 16 Tour wins and 13 Professional wins
- He was a part of the European Tour, Web. Com Tour, Asian Tour, PGA Tour, European Tour, and many more
- Winner of the Hero Honda Masters Tournament in 2000
- Asian Tour Order of Merit winner 2003
- Received the Arjuna Award in 2007
4. Jyoti Randhawa (1972-)
| Full Name | Jyoti Singh Randhawa |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 4 May 1972 |
| Age | 50 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Residence | New Delhi, India |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Divorced |
| Children | 1 |
| Height | 6ft 1in (1.85m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (84 kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
In 1994 Randhawa became a professional golfer, and he was the first Indian golfer to have won the Asian Order of Merit in 2002. Above all, Randhawa is the second Indian golfer to have secured a place in the top 100 world golf rankings.
A quick look at Jyoti Randhawa’s tour details and achievements:
- Jyoti Randhawa has 16 Tour wins and 23 Professional wins
- He played in the Asian Tour, European Tour, Japan Golf Tour, The Open Championship, and many more
- Randhawa won the Hero Honda Masters award in 1998 and 1999
- He was the winner of the Asian Order of Merit in 2002
5. Shiv Chawrasia (1978-)
| Full Name | Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia |
| Nick Name | The Battleship |
| Date of Birth | 15 May 1978 |
| Age | 44 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Residence | Kolkata, India |
| Profession | Professional Indian Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | Unknown |
| Height | 5ft 5in (1.65m) |
| Weight | 134 lb (67kg) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Shiv Chawrasia became a professional golfer in 1997 after which he joined the Asian Tour in 2006. He was the winner of the Emaar MGF Indian Masters tournament in 2008. Chawrasia won the Hero Indian Open in 2016 and also represented Asia in the EurAsia cup in the same year.
A quick look at Shiv Chawrasia’s tour details and achievements:
- Shiv Chawrasia has 22 tour wins and 18 professional wins
- He has played in the European
- and Asia Tour
- Represented India in the 2016 world cup
- Chawrasia won the Arjuna Award in 2017
6. Shubhankar Sharma (1996 -)
| Full Name | Shubhankar Sharma |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 21 July 1996 |
| Age | 26 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Jhansi, India |
| Residence | India |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | Unknown |
| Height | 1.78m |
| Weight | 150 lb (75kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
Sharma turned professional in 2013, after which he became the youngest player to have won the Arjuna award till now; this in turn, has made him one of the best golf players in India.
A quick look at Shubhanker Sharma’s tour details and achievements:
- Sharma has 11 tour wins and 8 professional wins
- He has participated in the Professional Golf Tour of India, the Sunshine Tour, the Asian Tour, and many more
- Sharma won Sir Henry Cotton
Rookie of the Year award in 2018
- He won the Asian Tour Order of Merit winner in 2018
- And was the winner of the Arjuna Award in 2018
7. Rashid Khan (1991-)
| Full Name | Rashid Khan |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 15 February 1991 |
| Age | 31 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | India |
| Residence | New Delhi, India |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Unknown |
| Children | Unknown |
| Height | 5ft 11in (1.80m) |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Rashid khan is the youngest golfer in India who became a professional in 2010 and had been playing on the Professional Golf Tour of India since 2011, which he has won four times.
A quick look at Rashid Khan’s tour details and achievements:
- Rashid khan has 13 tour wins and 13 professional wins
- He played in the Asia Tour and Professional Golf Tour of India
- Professional Golf Tour of India Order of Merit winner 2013, 2016 and 2019
- He won a silver medal in the 2010 Asian games
8. Gaganjeet Bhullar (1988-)
| Full Name | Gangajeet Singh Bhullar |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 27 April 1988 |
| Age | 34 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Residence | India |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Unknown |
| Children | Unknown |
| Height | 6ft 1in (1.85m) |
| Weight | 167 lb (83 kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Gaganjeet Bhullar started to play golf at a very young age as a hobby, which led to him becoming a professional golfer in 2006. The golfer has played in many tournaments and has achieved several wins which include gaining the Championship title at the Venetian Macau Open held in 2012.
A quick look at Gaganjeet Bhullar’s tour details and achievements:
- Bhullar has 11 tour wins an
22 Professional wins
- He participated in the European Tour, Professional Golf Tour of India, Challenge Tour, Asian Tour, and many more.
- Silver medal holder at the Asian games in 2006.
- Bhullar won the Asian Tour international tournament in 2010.
- He was honored with the Arjuna Award for golf in 2013.
9. Shiv Kapur (1982-)
| Full Name | Shiv Kapur |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 12 February 1982 |
| Age | 50 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Residence | New Delhi, India |
| Profession | Professional Indian Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | Unknown |
| Height | 5ft 10in (1.78m) |
| Weight | 207 lb (94kg) |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
Shiv Kapur became a professional golfer in 2004. The golfer has participated in several tours where he played well, which helped him to earn a successful amateur career. But Kapur’s biggest victory did not go unnoticed in 2005 when he became the winner of the Volvo Masters of Asia award.
A quick look at Shiv Kapur’s tour details and achievements:
- He has 7 tour wins and 8 professional wins.
- Kapur played in the Asian Tour, Challenge Tour, and European Tour.
- He won the Arjuna Award in 2002.
- Kapur won a gold medal in the Asian games in 2002.
- The player received the Asian Tour Rookie of the year award in 2005.
10. Rahil Gangjee (1978-)
| Full Name | Rahil Gangjee |
| Nick Name | Unknown |
| Date of Birth | 2 October 1978 |
| Age | 44 years (2022) |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth | Calcutta, India |
| Residence | India |
| Profession | Indian Professional Golfer |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | Unknown |
| Height | (1.65m) |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Hair Color | Unknown |
| Eye Color | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
Rahil Gangjee turned into a professional golfer in 2000 and has managed to bag several victories such as becoming the champion of the 2013 PGTI Players Championship, making him one of the best golf players in India.
A quick look at Rahil Gangjee’s tour details and achievements:
- Gangjee has 7 tour wins and 6 professional wins
- He has played in the Japan Golf Tour, Asian Golf Tour, and Web.com Tour
- In 1997 he won the Sri Lankan Amateur Championship
- Gangjee received the trophy of the Panasonic Open Golf Championship in 2018
Final Word
After gathering information about all the players starting from Lahiri to Gangjee and looking at their wins and achievements I would personally say that India has a bright future when it comes to golf. Hopefully, in a few years, we will all be more familiar with the names of the best golfers in India, provided they keep playing and make the headlines with their achievements.
On that note, it would be wise to
say that young players like Sharma and Kapur have very high potential and will strive to work their way up, in the long run making India proud.
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