SSP Chawrasia is one of the most liked golfers in India. He is living evidence that nice people can win with a smile pasted across their visage. As he has shown in the Hero Indian Open and the Manila Masters this season. The fact that the men he vanquished celebrated unhesitatingly speaks volumes about the amiable nature of Chawrasia.
The son of a greenskeeper, Chawrasia has risen through the ranks on the strength of hard work and undying dreams. Edging towards 40, Chawrasia is still in prime shape. He is contending for glory in both Europe and Asia.
THE OLYMPIC HURT
Chawrasia turned an Olympian this season, playing with Anirban Lahiri for India at the Rio Olympics.
He has been in the news recently for voicing his concerns over the Olympic Games 2016. He alleged receiving shoddy treatment from the IOA with his expense claims.
The fact that Anirban jumped into the conversation to defend his mate underlines Chawrasia’a integrity and strong bonds with his fellow golfers.
EUROPEAN TOUR
His victory at the Hero Indian Open secured him a European Tour card and a full season in Europe in 2017 will be an interesting test for the ever-smiling golfer.
The conditions in Europe are sometimes brutal, with the wind and weather adding to the complexity of the game.
STORY SO FAR
Chawrasia’s game is built on a solid second and third shot – he has been called Chipputtsia for his amazing ability to rescue and recover.
Though he is constantly short against competition off the tee, he makes up for it with his accuracy of approach and an uncanny ability to read the greens.
With life on the European Tour securely in the bag, it will be interesting to watch Chawrasia make the most of his talents around Europe. The man from Kolkata has enormous experience of playing in Europe and those lessons should come in handy in the months to come.
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