Although it may seem incredible, the most populous country in the world has never had a major champion present in a golf tournament. It could be said that the greatest exponents of golf in this country are Anirban Lahiri, Shubhankar Sharma, Manu Gandas and Chikkarangappa S., these first two being the best known, but without having achieved great success that would give more visibility to this sport in a country in which the king of sport is undoubtedly cricket.
In recent times, the West has pointed out India as a market to approach in all sectors. In terms of sport, there is even talk of future Olympic Games in this country, an event that usually offers fantastic visibility abroad. But while this idea is being put into effect, the most popular golf player of the moment has decided that it is time to play a tournament in the country of Mahatma Gandhi.
Two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau and his Crushers teammates, including Lahiri, are “almost certain” – according to the Hindustan Times – that they will play in the first International tournament. Series that is played in India, and is sanctioned by the Asian Tour and financed by LIV. If this finally happened, the winner of the 2024 US Open would make history simply by competing in the event, which takes place from January 30 to February 2.
Lahiri, in fact, talks about this opportunity in the Hindustan Times: “I think it will be huge for Indian golf fans if Bryson plays there. I think we agree that he is the most popular golfer in the world right now.” In India, for example, a MotoGP Grand Prix is held, but it is not common for large ‘Western’ competitions to choose to hold an event there. For now, ‘The Scientist’ could achieve a small milestone with his visit and perhaps some more will follow in the future.
