Saptak Talwar, became the first Indian to earn playing rights on the 2021 PGA Tour Canada season. Talwar earned this right by competing in the Mackenzie Tour Qualifying Tournament, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, USA closing out with a combined score of 9-under, to finish tied for fourth and earning him a spot on the Tour.
“I am very grateful to be a member of the 2021 PGA Tour Canada, Mackenzie Tour. I have been dreaming of becoming a professional golfer since the age of six and to start the journey at such a prestigious tour is truly an honour and I cannot wait for the season to start.”
One hundred and six players competed in the tournament, which was played out at Mission Inn Resort, Florida from March 2-5, 2021. Talwar ended the tournament only six strokes behind the tournament winner, Luis Gagne.
“I never felt an ounce of pressure throughout the week apart from the last 5 holes coming in. Going into the week, I convinced myself that at the end of the day it’s golf and the ball or club doesn’t know who’s hitting and if it’s for birdie or bogey.”
New Delhi native, Talwar, shot 69-74-67-69 (9-under, 279), with a record 21 birdies, which was the highest in the field.