Rising Star: Kartik Singh Prepares for Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships

Kartik Singh, a 14-year-old golfer, is set to compete in the 2024 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships. Despite missing a special camp, Kartik has gained valuable experience by participating in 12-15 international events over the past year. Backed by the Indian Golf Union and the Sports Authority of India, he aims to make his mark in the championship.

Kartik Singh, a prodigious 14-year-old golfer, is gearing up for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships (AAC), commencing Thursday at the Taiheiyo Club, with the picturesque Mount Fuji as a backdrop.

Singh, who became the youngest player to make the cut in the 2023 AAC in Melbourne, has since participated in nearly 15 international events, honing his skills and making friends worldwide. He is now ready to compete in one of the year's most significant amateur events.

Despite a packed season, Singh, the highest-ranked Indian amateur golfer at 171, notes that support from the Indian Golf Union and the Sports Authority of India has been instrumental in his development. He aims to capitalize on these opportunities and further elevate his golfing career.

(With inputs from agencies.)