New Delhi, May 20: Indian-American golfer Manav Shah has made history by becoming the first player from the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) to qualify for a ‘major’ tournament since the league’s inception last September. He is set to compete in the US Open in just a few months.
The 33-year-old Shah showcased an impressive performance this season, finishing in the top seven in three out of four IGPL matches, with one match ending in a tie for 11th place. He has also participated in the Asian Development Tour and the Asian Tour over the past few months.
This is a remarkable time for Indian-origin players in golf. While Aaron Rai recently claimed his first ‘major’ title at the PGA Championship, Shah is now set to make his debut in a ‘major’ tournament.
In the final qualifying tournament held at the Dallas Athletic Club, Shah played two rounds of 66 and 71, finishing with a total score of 7-under and securing fourth place. This outstanding performance has earned him a spot in the 2026 US Open.
Shah achieved fourth place in the sectional qualifier with scores of 5-under 66 and an even-par 71, solidifying his position in this prestigious ‘major’ championship. This will be his first appearance in a ‘major’ championship, which will take place at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in 2026.
Shah’s parents are of Indian descent, and he grew up in Bakersfield, California, where he learned to play golf at a local public course before competing at the college level for the UCLA Bruins. He graduated with a degree in Political Science in 2015.
Throughout his career, Shah has won a total of eight professional titles, with his most significant victory coming in 2022 at the PGA Tour Latinoamérica’s Quito Open. With this win, he became the second Indian-American golfer to win a PGA Tour-sanctioned event, following Arjun Atwal, who won the Wyndham Championship in 2010.
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