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GAME. SET. WATCH: OMEGA CELEBRATES SMRITI MEHRA

Luxury Watch Boutique Time Avenue, Mumbai, in collaboration with Omega, hosted a special event to honour none other than Smriti "Simi" Mehra, India's first female golfer to swing her way onto the LPGA Tour. A legend in her own right, Mehra's career boasts international wins, a Top 5 finish at the 1998 British Open and the honour of representing India at the 2008 World Cup in South Africa.

But Mehra isn't just about birdies and trophies. She's been a game-changer, literally. As a co-founder of the Women's Golf Association of India (WGAI), she's worked tirelessly to uplift women's golf in India, mentoring young talent and ensuring future champions have the fairways paved for them.

So, what makes Omega and golf a perfect match? Both demand precision, discipline and an appreciation for perfect timing. Just as Omega's timepieces define horological excellence, Mehra has defined Indian women's golf. Talk about a seamless fit!

Viraal Rajan, Director of Time Avenue, summed it up best: "It is an honour to welcome Smriti Mehra to Time Avenue. We celebrate not just the art of timekeeping with Omega timepieces but also her incredible journey. Time is a luxury and every second counts in celebrating the art of perfect timing.”

And speaking of perfect timing, we had a quick chat with the woman of the hour.

Marwar: Why golf? Was there a moment or a person that sparked your love for the sport and did you ever dream that you'd go on to make history as India's first woman on the LPGA Tour?

Simi: Honestly? My mom and the fact an ice cream brand, was a sponsor. As a kid, I loved ice cream; so, golf it was! But by the time I was 14 or 15, I knew I was going to be one of the best players in the world.