Shiv Kapur thrives on his good form

November 7, 2013. Every Indian golfer wants to win Indian Open some day, so does, in-form Shiv Kapur . Motivated by his recent win in Dubai, Kapur believes this is his best opportunity to fulfil one of his main career goals of winning the 50th Hero Indian Open.

“Every year, I sit here and keep telling all of you that it is always my dream to win the Indian Open. It is the fifth Major for all of us and I would love to win it, more so because it is held at the Delhi Golf Club,” said the 31-year-old.

The popular Indian golfer who won in Dubai last week to earn European Tour card for the next season, admits that a win at the Indian Open will be even more satisfying as it celebrates its golden jubilee on his home course at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC).

[highlight] The fact that I’m coming into this week with a little bit of form will help my chances. It will mean a lot more than winning last week [/highlight]

Kapur will be joined by an elite field at the $1.25 million Asian Tour event which include Arjun Atwal, the Asian Tour number one in 2003, PGA Tour winners Daniel Chopra of Sweden, Michael Thompson of the United States and David Gleeson of Australia, the 2011 Hero Indian Open champion.

Jyoti Randhawa of India, who won the Indian Open in 2000, 2006 and 2007, Siddikur, the first Bangladeshi to play and win on the Asian Tour, Angelo Que of the Philippines, Pariya Junhasavasdikul of Thailand and S.S.P. Chowrasia of India — all multiple Asian Tour winners — will also feature in the event.

Delhi golfer is convinced that his recent good form makes his bid achievable.

“Obviously, the Indian Open being in its 50th year makes it more special. The fact that I’m coming into this week with a little bit of form will help my chances. It will mean a lot more than winning last week,” he added.

With a string of solid results this year, Kapur is eager to take advantage of his consistent form where he won two tournaments and has four other top-10 results.