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Shubhankar Sharma Seeks Form at DP World India Championship
Shubhankar Sharma is a golfer who wants to play better at an important tournament in India.
The event will take place at Delhi Golf Club from October 15 to 18.
Sharma used to practise there when he was young, so the course is special to him.
He has missed several cuts this season and has been getting used to new shafts in his clubs.
At a tournament in September, he started very well with a score of six under par.
But he did not keep that strong form through the weekend.
He hopes to get back to winning at the India Championship.
The event will also include some of the world's top golfers.
Shubhankar Sharma hopes to regain form at the DP World India Championship.
The $4 million tournament is scheduled for October 15 to 18 at Delhi Golf Club.
Sharma, 30, spent time developing his skills at the venue as a young golfer.
He has had a difficult season, including a series of missed cuts and adjustments to new club shafts.
At the Omega European Masters in September, Sharma opened with a six-under 64 before slipping back over the weekend.
- Who
- Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma.
- What
- He hopes to rediscover his form at the DP World India Championship.
- Where
- Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi.
- When
- October 15 to 18; the year is not specified in the article.
- Why
- Sharma wants to return to the winners' circle after a difficult season and adjustments to his equipment.
Reasons for optimism
Challenges
Sharma's form
Reasons for optimism
His six-under 64 opening round at the Omega European Masters showed glimpses of strong play.
Challenges
He slipped back over that tournament's weekend and has endured a series of missed cuts.
Equipment changes
Reasons for optimism
Sharma has been working through issues in his game and has seen signs that his form may be close.
Challenges
New shafts and other equipment changes have added an adjustment period.
Key facts
- Tournament
- DP World India Championship
- Dates
- October 15–18
- Venue
- Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi
- Prize fund
- USD 4 million
- Sharma's age
- 30
- Recent strong round
- Six-under 64 in the opening round of the Omega European Masters in September
- Equipment adjustment
- Sharma changed equipment, including new shafts in his clubs
Quotes
Shubhankar Sharma
Indian professional golfer competing in the DP World India Championship
“Personally, we’re looking forward to the event. I have some very special memories at the Delhi Golf Club, from my days as a kid, when I even attended a clinic by Ernie Els.”
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“For us Indians, it means a lot. I don’t think I can say more. I can’t say enough about how special the event is and how special and iconic the venue is.”
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