04 November,2016 08:24 AM IST | | PTI
After exploits at Rio Olympics, rookie golfer Aditi aims for success as a professional in maiden Indian event
Aditi Ashok was in contention for a medal during her maiden Olympics at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Pic/Getty Images
Aditi Ashok was in contention for a medal during her maiden Olympics at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Pic/Getty Images
New Delhi: With a series of recent top 10 finishes at Ladies European Tour in her kitty, young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok is hoping to come up with a good finish at the Hero women's India Open, which tees off on November 7.
"Having played the Indian Open as an amateur for the last five years I am so excited to play my home event for the first time as a professional," said Aditi, who is currently competing at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open in Abu Dhabi.
"DLF Golf and Country Club has been home to the championship for a long time and I have played the new layout last year so I am looking forward to playing the Hero Women's Indian Open 2016.
"I have had some good finishes on the Ladies European Tour in the past few weeks so I'm looking to do well in my home event too," added the Bangalore golfer, who was in contention for a medal after first two days at her maiden Olympics at Rio de Janeiro.
Defending champion Emily Kristine Pedersen is also looking forward to a good week at the Hero Women's Indian Open, now in its 10th year. "I expect it to be nothing less than last year. I am looking forward to some new challenges on the course," she said.
"Last year the key was hitting it straight, but I don't know what is going to be the key this time as I don't know the changes yet, but I think the key is to hit the fairway and hit the greens and hole the putts," she added.
Asked about her plans post the event, Emily said: "After the Indian Open, I am going to Spain to practice and post that I'm going for the final stage of the LPGA Q School in Dubai."
On Aditi, Emily said: "Aditi has had a very good year and she is a very talented young golfer. We are looking forward to seeing a lot more of her."
The event will also see the likes of Caroline Hedwall of Sweden, who had clinched the title in 2011, and American Beth Allen. Caroline said: "I haven't played with her, but I have heard a great deal about her. Obviously she is a great talent and has put in a lot of hard work and if she can keep it going, she can make it big."
