Local budding golfer Gairat Kaur Kahlon, a student of MRIS Mohali and a member of the Chandigarh Golf Club, won her maiden international title by clinching the SportExcel International Junior Golf Tournament at the Glenmarie Golf Club and Resort in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Competitive Field from Across Asia
The tournament attracted over 100 young golfers from Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Indonesia, India, and the Philippines. After finishing Day 1 six shots behind Japanese golfer Milli Sunouhi, Gairat mounted a stunning comeback. She returned a 1-over-par card on Day 2 and followed it with an outstanding 2-under-par round on the final day, displaying remarkable putting skills. She overturned a 10-shot deficit to lift the title.
First International Win of 2026
This victory marks Gairat’s first international win of 2026 and her second consecutive triumph in an international tournament. “I credit this achievement to my coaches and parents, who have supported me throughout my journey,” she said. She added that she plans to compete in more international events in the coming months, including the US Kids Golf Open.
Making History at Augusta National
Last April, the nine-year-old made history by becoming the first Indian to qualify for the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at the Augusta National Golf Club in the USA. She won the 7–9 age category, topped the 62 Sub-Regional Qualifiers, and finished among the top 10 players in her age group.
CGA Supports Young Golfers
Meanwhile, the Chandigarh Golf Association (CGA) has launched a structured programme to nurture young golfers by organising professional golf clinics. On Monday, professional golfer Karandeep Kochhar conducted one such clinic. Kochhar is a double gold medallist at the 2022 Gujarat National Games and the winner of the IGPL Invitational Dubai 2025 and the ADT Red Sea Open in Egypt. RK Pachnanda, president of the CGA, also interacted with the budding golfers.
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