Indian Golfers Ready to Tee Off at Hero Indian Open

Golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Veer Ahlawat gear up for the Hero Indian Open at the DLF Golf and Country Club. The tournament, featuring 30 Indian players, poses a challenging surface. Both golfers express excitement and aim for improved performances. Sharma emphasizes persistence and Ahlawat focuses on competitive scoring.

Seasoned golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Veer Ahlawat prepare to tackle the challenges of the Hero Indian Open at the DLF Golf and Country Club starting Thursday. Despite their familiarity with the course, its tough surface is expected to test their skills rigorously.

Both athletes are optimistic. Ahlawat, the runner-up in the last edition, hopes to better his previous performance despite the daunting course, which he describes as requiring players to be at their 'A-game.' He maintains that a score of over five under would be highly competitive.

Sharma, who impressed with a top 10 finish at the 2023 British Open, is keen to secure success on home soil. Emphasizing the importance of persistence and respect for the challenging course, Sharma aims for consistency over a specific target score. The tournament gathers 30 Indian contenders, including past winner SSP Chawrasia and rising talents like Rayhan Thomas and Shiv Kapur.

(With inputs from agencies.)