Indian Open:Bhullar aims ‘Major’ win

October 30, 2013. Gaganjeet Bhullar, playing at WGC-HSBC this week, has huge follow up plans for forthcoming 50th Hero Indian Open to be held at Delhi Golf Club from November 7. He aims to top the leaderboard at this home country event, which he calls as “fifth Major.”

“It’s a great achievement for us. The Indian Open is the fifth major for us. All the hopes are definitely positive and I’ll be giving it 100 per cent. It’ll mean a lot if I can win the 50th Indian Open. You’ll go into the history books.

Currently placed third on the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit, 26-year-old will be fired up to produce a winning performance at the Delhi Golf Club from November 7 to 10 when his national championship celebrates its golden edition.

[highlight] It’ll mean a lot if I can win the 50th Indian Open. You’ll go into the history books [/highlight]

Bhullar recalls watching his first Indian Open when Randhawa, who is a three-time champion, triumphed at the Delhi Golf Club. “When I was about 13, I pretty much remembered Jyoti winning the Indian Open. At that time, we can only dream of playing on the Asian Tour and now, we are on the Asian tour,” said Bhullar has so far won 14 professional titles including four wins on the Asian Tour.

“I’m not sure I’ll be alive to see the 100th Indian Open. Everyone would certainly remember the 50th champion. These are the things that players want to strive for, including myself,” he added.

With Hero MotoCorp title sponsoring the Indian Open and also being one of his personal sponsors, Bhullar knows that a victory would also repay the faith that Hero MotoCorp has put on him.

“Delhi Golf Club is a name that scares a lot of foreign players. But for us, we are from that golf course. We’ve found a way to play there. I’ve had decent finishes over the years, I’ve been contention a few times but I’ve never got the opportunity to win. This time, I’m feeling really positive. I’m striking the ball good and if my putter becomes friendly, I’m sure I’ll be right up there.”