Mukesh Kumar scripts history: 6 rare facts about the Indian veteran golfer
- Mukesh Kumar became the oldest golfer to clinch the Asian Tour title.
- He won the 2016 Panasonic Open at an age of 51 on Sunday.
- He is 22nd Indian overall to win an international golf title.
The 51-year-old golfer, who plays in the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), created history when he became the oldest golfer to clinch the Asian Tour Title on Sunday.
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The tournament took place at Delhi Gold Course.
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Mukesh, who has no plans of retirement, has scripted a new chapter in his life and in older athletes' making them believe that 'experience' still holds a crucial place in today's era of sports.
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Here are 5 rare facts everyone must know about the veteran golfer who made India proud:
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Age is just a number:
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The 2016 Panasonic Open 2016 was the 51-year-old golfer's maiden title on the continental circuit. He also became the oldest player to clinch the Asian Tour title.
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Passport issue:
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Mukesh's massive victory in the Panasonic Open earned him entry to the star-studded $2 million Hong Kong Open, co-sanctioned by the European Tour. While the tournament is due to begin on Thursday, Mukesh cannot travel.
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"I am not able to go because my passport has expired and it will not be renewed in time to get things in order for the Hong Kong event," disappointed Mukesh said.
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Turned pro:
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Mukesh entered professional golf in 1984. It took him a span of 32 years for bagging the biggest win of his career after notching up 123 domestic tour victories.
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Home ground:
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The Indian veteran golfer, Mukesh trains at Army Gold Course, MHOW, in Indore.
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22nd Indian to win:
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With the win in the Panasonic Open 2016, Mukesh became the 222nd Indian golfer overall to triumph in an international tour.