September 9, 2013. Elated with recently conferred nation’s prestigious sports honor, Gaganjeet Bhullar is set to replicate his last year’s feat at the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (YPC) next week.
“It is exciting and a great achievement to be able to receive the Arjuna Award at such a young age. I’m very proud,” says Bhullar.
Chandigarh lad, Bhullar now targets to defend the $500,000 TPC at the Linkou International Golf and Country Club from Sep 12-15. His victory last year sparked a sensational run of form on the Asian Tour where he went on to win the Macau Open for his second title in 2012 and ended the year in fifth position on the order of Merit for his career’s best finish.
[highlight] TPC gave me a lot of confidence. Before that, I was giving 100 percent but the results were not showing. That week, I realized my game was coming back and I just needed to get into contention and get a victory under my belt, which I did [/highlight]
“TPC gave me a lot of confidence. Before that, I was giving 100 percent but the results were not showing. That week, I realized my game was coming back and I just needed to get into contention and get a victory under my belt, which I did. I was hitting the ball so good and I played well on the par fives. I was focused, calm and relaxed. I just told myself to give it whatever I could and not hold back,” Bhullar said.
Indian golfer finished tied 62nd at Omega Masters on Sunday. Bhullar, currently second on the Order of Merit, has been working hard on his fitness and hopes the extra training will push him towards success.
“After a successful 2012, you set yourself more goals and expectations. It is not pressure but more motivation.”
TPC will see a reunion between Bhullar and Lu Wei-chih, the 2011 champion, who returns to action after taking a year’s sabbatical to recover from a brain tumor surgery.
” I met him last year and he said he was feeling good. He is a close friend and I’m glad he is back. I’m sure it won’t take him long to be winning tournaments again,” said Bhullar.
