Fellow senior golfer and dear friend Nikki Ponappa shares what young Aditi brings to golf in India.
I am addressing a Letter to you as I have so much to say – firstly congratulations on your win at KGA and creating History. I have watched you play over the last 7 odd years which means when you where 10.
Your folks by your side sometimes, made me feel “waooo that’s such a supporting family” and sometime “Oh my god that must be a lot of pressure to have your folks by your side always ” but today as I see you mature into a golfer creating history it makes me rethink so many things.
immense credit to Mash and Ashok for giving you the support
Firstly immense credit to Mash and Ashok for giving you the support and helping you pave the path to guide you into the golfer you are today. Hats off to the un-wavered dedication and partnership all three of you have. I have no doubt you will achieve the goals you have set for yourself and in the process make Us all proud.
aditi ashok steal bengaluru thunder
A moment I remember vividly from your final round is to have your dad watch you get ready to hit your shot at the 8th hole Par 3 at KGA and say “you know you give her a number and she hits it at that number, give her a three wood or any club and say hit it to the right edge is the branch , or that spot on a Fairway she does it, it’s such a pleasure to caddy for Aditi.” In that moment I realised this was not a father complimenting his daughter but an individual who has been part of this game appreciating your abilities as a Golfer and understanding you as an individual. Good on you Aditi and your parents 🙂
You inspire …and I wish you do always.
Keep doing what you do so well.
Nikki
God Bless you and all the best
