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Hyderabad: The fourth season of the Port Golden Eagles Krishnapatnam Golf Championship kicked off on Saturday at Boulder Hills. Legendary cricket players Kapil Dev and Brian Lara also took part in the championship alongside other famous golfers from around the world. Sharmila Nicollet, 12-time women's golf champion, was also present on the occasion of the tournament.
Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev, speaking on this occasion, said: "Golf is booming in India. This is the right time to support and encourage young talented golfers to pursue their pbadion for golf. "
The former drummer and captain of the Caribbean, Brian Lara, expressed his feelings on the fact that he was excited about playing in India after two years.
" I am very happy to be here in Hyderabad today, I have been involved in the Golden Eagles tournament in Bangalore and now in Hyderabad, which is a great way for everyone to connect. playing golf today.I already played once a few years ago.I came with my friends to Hyderabad to play golf.I look forward to participating in the event today. and have a great evening, "he said.
Brian testified that Kapil was a much better golfer than he was and that he was still giving him some tips to improve his game.
"Kapil is a much better golfer than me. I remember playing in a tournament and Kapil was part of my team in Dubai. We were playing USA vs ROW. There was an American guy who was playing very well and I told Kapil that he had to be a professional and non amateur golfer. Later, Kapil defeated this guy. He is that good. We have become very good friends through golf. I have a lot of respect for him, "said Lara.
Brian can play golf with his right and left hands, but over the years he has played with his right hand. He plans to change to the left since it's about his natural side.
"Of course, I played for left-handed people. I've changed to the right because I thought it could affect my cricket. I did not want that. So I became right-handed. "
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