Gaurav Ghei

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Gaurav Ghei
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Ghei in 2009
Personal information
Born (1968-09-25) 25 September 1968 (age 56)
Sporting nationalityFlag of India.svg  India
Residence New Delhi, India
Career
Turned professional1991
Professional wins5
Number of wins by tour
Asian Tour3
Other2
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship CUT: 1997

Gaurav Ghei (born 25 September 1968) is an Indian professional golfer who plays on the Asian Tour. He turned professional in 1991. His wins include three Asian Tour titles: the 1995 Gadgil Western Masters, the 2006 Taiwan Masters, and the 2007 Beijing Open. In 1997 he became the first Indian golfer to qualify for The Open Championship. [1]

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Amateur wins

Professional wins (5)

Asian Tour wins (3)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner-up
127 Nov 1995 Gadgil Western Masters −14 (69-69-67-69=274)1 stroke Flag of India.svg Vijay Kumar
21 Oct 2006 Mercuries Taiwan Masters −10 (71-72-69-66=278)1 stroke Flag of India.svg Rahil Gangjee
329 Apr 2007 Pine Valley Beijing Open −14 (65-72-68-69=274)2 strokes Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adam Blyth

Other wins (2)

Results in major championships

Tournament1997
The Open Championship CUT

Note: Ghei only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut

Team appearances

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References

  1. ↑ Keerthivasan, K. (25 August 2022). ""Ceremonial golfer" Gaurav Ghei focusing on just enjoying the sport". Sportstar. Retrieved 7 November 2024.


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