Smriti, “Simi” Mehra is currently the top ranked Indian player on the LET order of merit and one of the most popular professional golf players in India. With an exceptional amateur career, Smriti started to play golf aged 12 and is the 1993 Malaysian National champion and the 1994 India National Stroke Play and Match Play champion, among other titles. She turned professional in 1994 and her career highlights include 11th place at the 1999 Weetabix Women’s British Open.
Simi will be playing in the Hero Women’s Indian Open one more time and we will see her in action there from the 28th November. This is what she said in preparation of the tournament to the Ladies European Tour.
[Q] What are your feelings about playing in the Hero Women’s Indian Open at Delhi Golf Club? [/Q]
[A] It’s really exciting as I won my first National amateur title at The Delhi Golf Club . I have some of my best memories while playing on this golf course, so honestly speaking I am really looking forward to it…. [/A]
[Q] How many times have you played the course and with what success? [/Q]
[A] I have played countless times at the DGC (commonly referred to by the members) and I have won several times on this Golf course. My coach Nonita Lal Too has graduated from being a very successful amateur to one of the top leading teachers in the country from the DGC. [/A]
[Q] What are your personal goals and expectations for this tournament? [/Q]
[A] Expectations are none , I have played enough to know that I shouldn’t expect anything, but I do have some small goals , keep it on the fairway and hit many greens…. [/A]
[Q] How do you rate your own chances? [/Q]
[A] As long as I keep my thoughts on the small goals, the rest takes care of itself. [/A]
[Q] What new experiences can the LET players expect in Delhi? [/Q]
[A] Fabulous food , beautiful golf course and the best hospitality….[/A]
Source: Ladies European Tour
