Bhullar to make his mark at WGC-HSBC

October 29, 2013. Gaganjeet Bhullar of India is ready to break his win-less streak this season by giving his optimal performance at this week’s WGC-HSBC Champions. In his third appearance at the event, his sole concentration will lie on giving his best shot to improve his world ranking.

Bhullar is currently ranked 185th in the world and is eyeing a huge leap up the rankings with a solid feat at the year’s final World Golf Championship.

“This week is really going to be important one for my world ranking. Last week in Malaysia was good but I felt I could have done better. These are the opportunities which we get through the Asian Tour and I would really love to make my mark,” Bhullar told Asian Tour.

[highlight] I’ve been enjoying a good streak so far and I’m just waiting for the best to happen in my career. With more opportunities to compete against these top players, I’m also going to be a better player myself too [/highlight]

The stellar field of WGC-HSBC Champions includes best players from across the continents at the Sheshan International Golf Club. Bhullar is determined to pose a tough challenge like the other Asian players in the field.

“Gone are the days when Asians are in the field just to make up the numbers. We’re right up there and every time one or the other is in contention now. I’m really happy for Kiradech as he played really well last week,” said Bhullar.

With four victories on the Asian Tour, he earned his place at this week’s WGC-HSBC Champions courtesy of his position on the Order of Merit where he is ranked third.

“I’ve been enjoying a good streak so far and I’m just waiting for the best to happen in my career. With more opportunities to compete against these top players, I’m also going to be a better player myself too,” said Bhullar.

The 25 year-old golfer has learnt a new Chinese phrase this week and hopes its meaning will prove prophetic.

“I learnt a new Chinese phrase and it says Wo ta de heng hao (I’ve played very well) and I hope that comes true this week,” smiled Bhullar.

The challenge at the champions will see Asia’s best players confront the likes of American stars Keegan Bradley, Jason Dufner, Bubba Watson and Boo Weekley as well as defending champion Ian Poulter and 2012 Open Champion Ernie Els, who is a honorary member and international ambassador of the Asian Tour.