1994 & 95 – Chandigarh state junior golf champion consecutive 2 years
1997 – Represented Punjab in The Golf Event of 4th National Games
1998 – Turned Pro at the age of 19.
1998/99 – Youngest rookie golfer of the year ( PGA- India)
1999/20 – 1st position on the PGAI ( PGA- India) Mini tour order of merit along with a tournament win
1998/2008 – Played 15-20 top tournaments per year on an average, nationally and internationally competing with nearly 150 pro golfers in each.
Earned permanent playing rights on the PGTI (Professional Golf Tour of India) by successful qualification
Played the Indian open, and other Asian tour events also
Practiced and played rounds with India’s no.1 pro golfer JeevMilkha Singh, hence gaining insight into advanced golfing techniques
Professional Training/Certifications
2017 -Organized & conducted the junior golf development clinic at Panchkula golf club for The Zai kipgen Trust.
2016 – Organized & conducted the junior golf development clinic at Chandigarh golf club academy for The Zai kipgen Trust.
National golf academy of India – A level certified golf teacher.
Attended the Ball flight, Impact factors,Pre swing principles,Mental strength & growth of golf seminar by Mr.Tony Bennett–Director of Education & Mr. Martin Westphal–Member of Education Committee for PGA’s of Europe.
2015 – Attended the Junior Development & Short Game Development Programme by professionals of R & A and PGA of Europe.Attended the 1st IGU-NGAI Teaching Summit.
Taught at the golf for school programme for DPS at Siri fort for The Zai kipgen Trust
2014 – Attended the ‘Course rating seminar’ seminar- United States Golf Association
Attended ‘The putting and Short Game’ seminar -Jonathan Mannie& Steven Orr.
2013 – TPI Certified Level 2 Coach for Juniors
2013 – TPI Certified level 1
2012 – IGU R&A Certified Golf referee (c)
2008 – Certified golf instructor – National Golf Academy of India
2003 – Attended Advanced Teaching Clinic – Under Joint Chairman Technical Committee of PGA ,Europe
1998 – Participated in advanced golf coaching camp-Professional Golf federation of Italy
Worked as player with most of the teachers of India and those visiting India at the time
Event Experience
Take solutions masters 2017 – as head of golf operations for this inaugural Asian tour event held at KGA in Banglore.
Hero Indian Open 2012, 2013 , 2015 & 2016 – as head of golf operations management as well as Chief marshal for 2015 when it became a Tri-sanctioned event.
Punjab Cricket Association – as part of tournament working committee for India vs Australia 2010, India vs England 2011, World Cup 2011, India vs England 2013,ICC World T-20 2016.
Chandigarh Golf Club 2014 to present – Joint Director Chandigarh Golf Club Academy & Golf teacher since 2011. Have been a part of running & directing numerous Junior and club tournaments and have also been the chief referee in a few.
Conceptualization and Execution of CAGI Event at CGC in 2016 & 2017– played amongst the alumni’s of The Doon School, Mayo College, Bishop Cotton School (Shimla), Lawrence School Sanawar & The Welham Boys
Kings 11 Punjab 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 – as Head of security, chief medical correspondent , sponsor setups & servicing, hospitality, in charge of the entire stadium concession areas, crowd and vendor movements, reception committee, marketing and entertainment.
Panasonic Open India 2014, 2015, 2016 , 2017 (Asian Tour Event)– as head of golf operations management.
World Series Hockey -2011 to 2012 – as Assistant Venue Manager for Chandigarh Stadium.
