Aditi Ashok’s entry into the golfing arena was accidental, but once she was on the course, her each step is neatly planned and precisely guided.
Aditi won 95th All India Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship 2011 at Chandigarh Golf Club. She was youngest to win a Women’s Professional Event Title at Hero Women’s Pro Tour, Clover Greens, Bangalore. She also represented India for the 33rd Queen Sirikit Cup 2011, an invitational Asia-Pacific Ladies Amateur Event.
At 15, she is set to make her mark into a bigger circuit as she enters Hero Women’s Open for the third time to be played at Delhi Golf Club from November 28. She shares her excitement in this exclusive chat with Golfingindian.com.
[Q] How does it feeling playing at the Hero Women’s Indian Open? [/Q]
[A] I look forward to this prestigious tournament every year and it is indeed a great opportunity. This is my 3rd Indian Open and I’m sure I’ll enjoy playing it as much as I have before. [/A]
[Q] What’s the most inspiring part about playing with global names? [/Q]
[A] It’s a great experience for me to be playing with professionals from all over the world. I get to learn from this experience and I am looking forward to a great week. [/A]
[Q] How do you make the most of such an opportunity? [/Q]
[A] Having finished as the best Indian in Tied 8th position last year, I hope to do my best this year too. I get to assess my game in comparison to the world standards which will help me improve my game. I hope to make this a memorable event in my journey as a golfer. [/A]
[Q] It’s being played at the Delhi Golf Club – how comfortable are you with the course? [/Q]
[A] I have played at DGC many times in national junior and amateur tournaments before and played some of my best rounds on this course. I have always loved playing at DGC, which demands accuracy off the tee and that is my strength. So I will try and capitalise on this. [/A]
[Q] If you had a choice to be paired with someone who would you choose? [/Q]
[A] Charley Hull, I have played an event with her when she was an amateur and now that she is a professional, it would be nice to be paired with her. Also, Sophie Gustafson, as I have followed her and looked up to her from my early golfing days. [/A]
[Q] What’s the most daunting part about playing in a world class tournament like this? [/Q]
[A] I see it as an honor, privilege and a great opportunity to play this event and I look forward to it every year. It is very challenging to compete in a field like this and I enjoy the challenge. [/A]
