After proving his mettle in Asian conditions, the experienced S. S. P Chawrasia, who turned professional in 1997, has now set his eyes on SCALING NEW HEIGHTS in Europe and the USA. The golfer speaks to Y. B. SARANGI.
S. S. P. Chawrasia touched a new high in his career following his second consecutive Indian Open win. After proving his mettle in Asian conditions, the experienced Chawrasia, who turned professional in 1997, has now set his eyes on scaling new heights in Europe and the USA. The soft spoken, self-made four-time European Tour winner, spoke to Sportstar about his evolution as a golfer and the steady improvement of Indian golf over the years.
EXCERPTS:
Question: You have won the Indian Open twice.How important is the latest victory?
Answer: I am the second Indian to win back-to-back Indian Open titles. For us, the Indian Open is like the fifth Major because it is the National Open. This tournament, which was earlier an Asian Tour event and now a European Tour event, is growing every year. It is very good that Indians are winning this event. It is a good message for other (up and coming) Indian pros — they can think that if SSP can win it, why can’t we?
I will be more than happy if new golfers from our country come up and win the event. The Indian Open happens in our homeland and if we win the event, it is good for Indian golf. We can show the world that we have got enough talent.
How has your game changed since you won your first European Tour event, the Indian Masters, almost a decade back?
This story is from the May 6, 2017 edition of Sportstar.
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