From L-R – Amit Rana, Rajagopal R., Sandeep Bhartiya with H.E. BN Reddy (India’s High Commisioner to Malaysia), WAGC President Isac Saminathan, Amit & Ambica Khansaheb
The Indian team consisting of Raul Rai, Amit Khansaheb, Amit Rana , Rajagopal R. all from Delhi and Sandeep Bhartiya from Kolkata, relished the experience of a 72 hole stroke play event against contestants from 25 other countries at the annual World Amateur Golfers Championship played at four courses across Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Results –
| Handicap Category | Player | Scores | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 | Raul Rai | 79-89-77-79 (324) | 17th |
| 6-10 | Amit Shyam Khansaheb | 82-91-69-76 (318) | 12th |
| 11-15 | Amit Rana | 77-73-82-84 (316) | 14th |
| 16-20 | Rajagopal Ramajayam | 80-82-74-75 (311) | 8th |
| 21-25 | Sandeep Bharatiya | 80-75-84-92 (331) | 17th |
The players each played in 5 different handicap categories. Raul Rai played in 0-5, Amit Khansaheb in 6-10, Amit Rana in 11-15, Rajagopal in 16-20, and Sandeep Bhartiya in the 21-24.
India has been sending teams to the WAGC every year since 2009 in one of the largest and best organised Amateur tournaments anywhere, giving amateur club golfers a chance to play in PGA Tour like atmosphere.