Mysore :

Golf is a sport that attracts more players than any other outdoor sport; one of the reasons is the beautiful surroundings and the pleasure of being on the course to share this experience amongst friends and nature. To be able to perform successfully on such a playing field demands the ability to analyse and adjust to variable elements as well as the risk-reward factor, altogether making the game so rewarding or, so humbling.

The game is played and patronised in Mysore at the Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Golf Course (JWGC). JWGC has been producing talented golfers from time to time with their development programmes. One such product out of their junior programme is Pranavi S. Urs, who made waves with her excellent performance in the recently concluded NR Group IGU Ladies & Junior Girls Golf Championships held at JWGC course here recently where she won the Sub-Junior Girls (Category C – 11-12 years) title. She is our ‘Star This Week.’

Pranavi, a VI std. student of National Public School, Mysore, is the daughter of Sharath Chandra Raj Urs and Kaivalya, residents of Lakshmipuram.

Pranavi encouraged by her parents, took up to golf at the age of 8 and after her success in the South Zone Sub-Junior Golf Tourney, she took up to the game seriously and has made steady progress since then. Pranavi is presently ranked No.2 in the Sub-Junior Girls in the IGU merit list in the country and is No.1 golfer in the South Zone. She presently trains under Tarun Sardesai (IGU qualified coach) at the Champions Reef Golf Club in Kolar.

source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports News  / June 15th, 2014