He has been richer by a whopping USD 700,000 (Rs 4.6 crore) winning two titles since December but rising star Shubhankar Sharma has kept his feet firmly grounded as he gears up for his maiden USD 10 million World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship, later this week. The 21-year-old flew halfway round the world in economy class as he enters the showpiece event as the No. I am looking forward to it,” said Sharma, who will play the opening two rounds with Malaysia’s Gavin Green and American Chan Kim. I think it’s great as long as it raises more awareness on golf in India. Ranked 75th in the world, Sharma, who is now the highest ranked Indian in the world, knows a strong week in Mexico could open more doors into the big tournaments on the PGA TOUR.

Source: Hindustan Times February 28, 2018 13:07 UTC