Young Kartik hopes to live his dream of playing IS at home

After a good showing at Bonallack Trophy, the 15-year-old has got a spot in the International Series event in Gurugram

- Joy Chakravarty

He has just turned 15, but accolades continue to pile up for India's teen sensation Kartik Singh.

The Gurugram golfer was the cynosure at the prestigious Bonallack Trophy—the biennial Ryder Cup-style battles between amateurs from Asia-Pacific countries against Europe.

Despite being the youngest in the field—a ninth-grader up against elite college players—Kartik held his own with two wins and two ties in the foursomes and fourballs the first two days, and then lost 3&2 in the singles despite playing his best golf of the week.

The youngster was five-under par through 12 holes, but lost 3&2 to Louisiana State University's world No. 109 Gunnlaugur Arni Sveinsson, who was seven-under par through 15 holes.

Spot in IS

A couple of days before Kartik flew into Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE for the tournament earlier this month, he learned he had been granted a spot in the much-anticipated International Series India, which will be played at his home course, DLF Golf & Country Club, from January 29.

The $2 million tournament features the reigning US Open champion and LIV Golf superstar Bryson DeChambeau.