New Delhi, 03-03-2014
Rashid Khan becomes the 18th Indian to win an international title
Here’s a look at some of the records established after Rashid Khan’s breathtaking win at the SAIL-SBI Open 2014:
• Rashid Khan became the 18th Indian to win an international tournament
• Rashid’s win was the 59th by an Indian at the international level
• Indians have now won international tournaments each year over the last 13 years beginning from 2002
• Rashid became the 17th Indian to win on the Asian circuit
• It was the 45th title triumph by an Indian on the Asian circuit
• It was the third year in succession that an Indian won the SAIL-SBI Open
• Two Indians have now won the SAIL-SBI Open, the other being Anirban Lahiri
• This was Rashid’s fifth career title and first international win
• Rashid won his first ever event as a card holder on the Asian Tour
• Rashid’s overall playoff record (including Asian Tour and PGTI) now reads three wins against four losses
• It was the fourth year in succession that an Indian won an international event at the Delhi Golf Club
About Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI):
The Professional Golf Tour of India serves as the official governing and sanctioning body for men's professional golf in India and is a recognized member of the 'International Golf Federation' and the 'International Federation of PGA Tours'. PGTI also enjoys a strategic alliance with the DP World Tour (European Tour). PGTI events offer 'Official World Golf Ranking' (OWGR) points. Global logistics leader DP World is the Title Partner and Official Umbrella Partner of the PGTI. The PGTI is led by its President, Padma Bhushan Shri. Kapil Dev, an iconic sporting legend who continues to inspire athletes and audiences nationwide.
For information on PGTI, please contact:
Nikhil Kalaan
Media Manager - PGTI
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