Anirban Lahiri’s Tied-5th finish at the 2015 PGA Championship (not 2016) at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, is one of the greatest performances by an Indian golfer in a major championship. It placed him in the global spotlight and marked a historic achievement for Indian golf.
2015 PGA Championship (August 13–16, 2015). Venue: Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin, USA. Course Par: 72. Lahiri finished Tied-5th with a score of 13-under-par (275).
This was the best finish by an Indian golfer in a major championship, breaking Jeev Milkha Singh’s previous best of T9 at the 2008 PGA Championship.
Round 1: 70 (2-under-par)
Round 2: 67 (5-under-par)
Round 3: 70 (2-under-par)
Round 4: 68 (4-under-par)
His final-round score of 68 displayed poise under pressure, as he surged up the leaderboard on the final day. The tournament was won by Jason Day of Australia, who finished at 20-under-par, securing his first major title.
Lahiri became the first Indian golfer to achieve a top-5 finish in a major championship, setting a benchmark for Indian golfers on the world stage.
His strong performance earned him global recognition and solidified his reputation as one of the finest golfers from India. This performance was a major milestone in Lahiri’s career, boosting his confidence and positioning him among the elite golfers of the world.
Lahiri was already having a stellar 2015, having won the Malaysian Open and the Hero Indian Open, which helped him qualify for the PGA Championship. His showing at Whistling Straits further paved the way for his successful transition to the PGA Tour.
Anirban Lahiri’s tied-5th finish remains a source of pride for Indian golf and continues to inspire upcoming Indian golfers to dream big and compete on the global stage.
