December 26, 2013: This year he was awarded the country’s top sport honour, Arjuna Award, for his achievements in golf in his seven-year pro career. Now, Gaganjeet Bhullar wants the government to get actively involved with golf to bring it within common man’s reach.
Keeping the 2016 Olympics in mind, this becomes more so obligatory on government’s part to extract the best talents from the lot, the five-time Asian Tour winner says.
“Let me tell you, golf is still not a common man`s sport. With most of our golf courses run by the real estate, a middle class person cannot afford to take up the sport.
[highlight]Golf is now part of the 2016 Olympics, I`m looking forward to the day when government plays an active role. Things can only change the day Ministry of sports comes up with public driving course and golf course [/highlight]
“Especially, golf is now part of the 2016 Olympics, I`m looking forward to the day when government plays an active role. Things can only change the day Ministry of sports comes up with public driving course and golf course,” the kapurthala boy said.
The 25-year-old is optimistic after getting recognition for his game by government. Bhullar’s aim is to rise within top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking from his current 148th position in the coming year.
“Right now I`m world ranked 148. Nobody cares about that ranking. It`s only when you come in the top 15 zone, people start looking at you. My goal is to come in top 50 by playing more in the European circuit in 2014, that`s my goal.
“I played well in 2013. It started the year on a positive note, finishing second in the Avantha Masters. Then in the second half, I won the Arjuna. The year has come to an end with an high winning the Indonesia Open (early this month).”
Bhullar is in Kolkata to participate in season-ending McLeod Russel Golf Championship.
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