Arjun Atwal’s Victory at the 2010 Wyndham Championship stands as a historic moment in Indian and PGA Tour history. Here are the key details.August 19-22, 2010.Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Arjun Atwal became the first Indian golfer to win a title on the PGA Tour. He was also the first Monday qualifier in 24 years to win a PGA Tour event, an extraordinary feat that showcased his resilience and talent. The previous player to achieve this was Fred Wadsworth at the 1986 Southern Open. Atwal shot an impressive 20-under-par 260 over four rounds.
His rounds of 61 (first round), 67, 65, and 67 set a strong pace and kept him ahead of the competition. His opening-round 61 tied the course record, establishing him as a top contender right from the start. Arjun held his nerve in the final round, sinking crucial putts to secure a one-stroke victory over David Toms.
Atwal earned a whopping US $918,000, the highest prize money ever won by an Indian golfer at the time, cementing his name in PGA history. His victory was a watershed moment for Indian golf, inspiring aspiring golfers in India to believe in their ability to compete and succeed on the global stage. Atwal’s win brought immense recognition to Indian golf internationally, showing that Indian players could compete at the highest levels of the sport.
