Overview
Aman Raj is an Indian professional golfer, born in 1995. He competes primarily on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the country's main domestic circuit for male professional golfers.
Key facts
| Name | Aman Raj |
|---|---|
| Year of birth | 1995 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Golf |
| Status | Professional |
| Primary tour | Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) |
Background
Aman Raj belongs to the generation of Indian golfers who turned professional in the 2010s, taking up the game as competitive golf in India expanded beyond a handful of metropolitan clubs. The growth of the PGTI, which was established in 2006, opened up a structured domestic pathway for players like him to build a career without immediately needing to qualify for international tours.
Career
As a professional, Aman Raj plays on the PGTI, the tour sanctioned by the Indian Golf Union and operated by the Professional Golfers' Association of India for the country's leading male professionals. The tour features events held at golf courses across India, with a season-long order of merit determining ranking and tour status.
Significance
Players such as Aman Raj form part of the wider competitive base of Indian professional golf, which has produced internationally recognised figures including Jeev Milkha Singh, Arjun Atwal, Anirban Lahiri and Shubhankar Sharma. The depth of the PGTI field is regarded as an indicator of the sport's development in India.
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References
- Wikidata: Q26251048