Ashbeer Saini is an Indian professional golfer. He is associated with competitive golf in India, a sport that has steadily grown in popularity through tournaments organised under the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) and the Indian Golf Union (IGU).
Key facts
| Name | Ashbeer Saini |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Golf |
| Profession | Professional golfer |
Background
Saini is part of the cohort of Indian golfers who compete in domestic professional events. Indian golf has produced internationally recognised players such as Jeev Milkha Singh, Arjun Atwal, Anirban Lahiri and Shubhankar Sharma, and the domestic professional circuit serves as the principal pathway through which players progress to Asian and global tours.
Context of Indian professional golf
The Professional Golf Tour of India, launched in 2006, is the primary professional circuit in the country. It conducts tournaments across major Indian cities and offers ranking points and prize money that allow players to qualify for higher-tier tours such as the Asian Tour. Amateur golf in India is administered by the Indian Golf Union, founded in 1955, which oversees national rankings, junior development and India's representation in international amateur competitions.
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References
- Wikidata entry: Q4804605