Golf player Diksha Dagar flourishes in team setting at PIF London Championship, alongside the referee and the colonel, in India.
In the ongoing PIF London Championship, Indian golfer Diksha Dagar is making waves, backed by an unusual yet inspiring support crew. Her father, Col Narinder Dagar, serves as her caddie, while the tournament's crew includes a former Premier League referee and an Indian Army colonel.
Diksha, who was born deaf and has worn hearing aids since she was five, finds great joy in playing golf, especially when her father makes the game exciting. Narinder, a proud father, is vocal in his support during the tournament, often raising his hand for a high-five after each shot his daughter plays.
The tournament, which includes both a team competition and a standard singles event, has seen Diksha deliver a smart 3-under par on Friday's opening day. This performance has left her within three shots of the leaders.
Narinder, aware of the need to be cautious about his exuberance on the golf course, strikes the right tone. He believes there should be a fun element on the course, even in stressful situations. This approach seems to be working, as Diksha is confident she is tracking in the right direction in her golf career.
In recent times, Diksha has had creditable finishes, including at the Women's Open last weekend in Wales. She has won twice on the Ladies European Tour and finds motivation and team spirit in playing as part of a team, particularly in tournaments organized by Golf Saudi.
Chloe Williams, another golfer in the tournament, also benefits from a high-profile caddie. Mike Dean, a renowned former Premier League referee, is her caddie. However, the impact of having a former Premier League referee and an Indian Army colonel in Diksha's support crew on her performance at the PIF London Championship is not yet clear.
Despite this, Narinder Dagar enjoys the satisfaction of seeing his daughter play well and finds joy, satisfaction, and a lot of hard work in their golf journey together.
- The unusual support crew for Diksha Dagar, including an Indian Army colonel, has become a topic of interest, especially compared to Chloe Williams' high-profile caddie, Mike Dean, a former Premier League referee.
- As the PIF London Championship continues, attention is not only on the sport but also on features that highlight the inspiring stories of athletes, such as Diksha, who defies the odds in her pursuit of excellence in golf despite being born deaf.
- Across Europe, golf enthusiasts are closely watching the energy and determination that Diksha Dagar brings to the game, as she competes in tournaments with high-profile caddies like her father, Col Narinder Dagar, and other notable figures such as Mike Dean.
