Sneha Singh is a four-time winner on the Hero WPGT as an amateur
As the Hero WPGT tees off for the 9th event of the year at Bangalore Golf Club this week, another top ranked amateur will join the ranks of paid competitors. 17-year-old Sneha Singh, from Hyderabad who has won four pro titles already while playing as an amateur, and has Allcargo – Gati as a sponsor, will make her debut as a professional this week.
The tournament which will see a record 39 players tee off this week, up from an average of only 15 to 20 players four years ago amid rising purses and quality of players. Sneha who finished a creditable 14th in the recent Asia Pacific Women’s Amateur (Queen Sirikit Cup) in Singapore last month was the 2019 All India Ladies champion and finished third at the 2021 edition, and has represented India at various international amateur events.
With the current No 1 on the Tour, Pranavi Urs also in the fray, the competition is sure to be intense, positive news for the growth of women’s golf in India.
