Trishul Chinnappa saw off Syed Saqib Ahmed in a closely-contested final to win the Tata Steel 114th Amateur Golf Championship of India at the KGA course here on Sunday.
Chinnappa laid the foundation for his victory in the 36-hole final with a splendid effort in the first half, when he went five up. Notwithstanding a stutter on the second 18, where his advantage had shrunk to one at the turn, Chinnappa held firm to triumph 2 and 1.
“I’m out of words; it still hasn't sunk in that I'm the national champion,” he said later. “My belief in myself and my love for the game has gone up a lot. The way I finished the year is really good for me going into next season. I am going to play the PGTI Qualifying School (in January) and I do intend to turn pro next year.”
The result: Trishul Chinnappa bt Syed Saqib Ahmed 2 and 1.
