Indian Golfers Shine in Majors: 52 Appearances by 8 Stars

Yes, a total of eight Indian golfers have competed in 52 Major Championships, making a significant impact on global golf. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their Major appearances and achievements:

Indian Golfers in Major Championships (Total: 52 Appearances)

1. Anirban Lahiri – 16 Majors

  • Most Major appearances by an Indian.
  • Best finish: T5 at the 2015 PGA Championship, the best-ever by an Indian in any Major.
  • First Major: 2012 The Open Championship.
  • Played all four Majors multiple times.

2. Jeev Milkha Singh – 14 Majors

  • India’s first globally recognized golf star.
  • Best finish: T9 at the 2008 PGA Championship.
  • First Major: 2002 U.S. Open – first Indian to qualify for this event.
  • Played in The Masters (twice), U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.

3. Jyoti Randhawa – 5 Majors

  • One of India’s most successful golfers in the early 2000s.
  • Best finish: T27 at the 2004 Open Championship.
  • First Major: 2000 The Open Championship.

4. Arjun Atwal – 5 Majors

  • First Indian to win on the PGA Tour (2010 Wyndham Championship).
  • Best finish: T57 at the 2011 PGA Championship.
  • First Major: 2003 The Open Championship.

5. Shiv Kapur – 5 Majors

  • Best finish: T73 at the 2014 Open Championship.
  • First Major: 2006 The Open Championship.

6. Shubhankar Sharma – 5 Majors

  • Young Indian golfer with potential for more Major appearances.
  • Best finish: T51 at the 2019 The Open Championship.
  • First Major: 2018 The Masters – became the fourth Indian to play at Augusta National.

7. Gaganjeet Bhullar – 1 Major

  • Only appearance: 2017 The Open Championship.

8. Gaurav Ghei – 1 Major

  • First Indian to qualify for a Major Championship.
  • Only appearance: 1997 The Open Championship.

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