Accolades for Aditi Ashok

Aditi Ashok is in the midst of a memorable run, blossoming at every turn. Her remarkable performance at the Singha Thailand Amateur Championship and the British Ladies Amateur Strokeplay Championship earlier have made the golfing community sit up and take notice of her talent. The Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) recognized the young golfer this week, awarding her the ‘Excellence in Golf in 2015’

KGA recognizes Aditi Ashok for her golfing excellence

Aditi, still a school student has made a mark for herself by her frequent visits to the winners circle. She has won among professionals this season, when she won the WGAI event at the KGA, setting a new course record and single round scoring record on the domestic tour with her final round score of 8 under par, but her biggest moment came when she won the much coveted St. Rule Trophy at St. Andrews.

The 17 year old was felicitated on Sunday at the end of the Karnataka Golf Festival in Bengaluru. “It feels great to be recognised for my achievements,” acknowledged Aditi.

“I have played some of my best golf this year and I couldn’t have done it without the help of my parents, my school, the Frank Anthony Public School, my home club, Bangalore Golf Club and of course the KGA who always acknowledge my best performances,” said the grateful teenager.

“I also want to thank my swing coach Steven Giuliano and my fitness coach Nicolas Cabaret for their continued efforts in shaping me to be one of the top amateurs in the world. It is very encouraging and I want to work harder and do even better.”

Aditi became the first ever Indian to win the prestigious British Amateur Strokeplay Championship

Her recent effort in Bangkok underlined the potential of this young golfer. She was the only woman to post an under par score at the event – she shot 2-under to win the Thailand Open last week.

Playing at the home of golf, earlier this season, Aditi became the first ever Indian to win the StRule Trophy at St Andrews, widely considered the mecca of the game.

By finishing at 10-under through the 54 hole event, Aditi won the Lawson Trophy for the lowest aggregate among the under-18s, besides the St Rule Trophy.

The young golfer is the current leader on the Indian Golf Union (IGU)’s ladies amateur order of merit.