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Aditi Ashok

India

Indian Olympic Golfer & Multiple Ladies European Tour Winner

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Current Status

Professional Golfer, Ladies European Tour & LPGA Tour

The Early Years

Aditi Ashok, born on March 29, 1998, in Bangalore, India, began playing golf at the age of five and quickly rose through the junior ranks. She won multiple Indian national junior titles between 2012 and 2014 and captured the prestigious Ladies British Amateur Stroke Play Championship in 2015. She also represented India at the 2013 Asian Youth Games and the 2014 Asian Games.

Ashok turned professional on January 1, 2016. At 17, she became the youngest and first Indian golfer to win the Lalla Aicha Tour School, securing her Ladies European Tour card for the 2016 season. She made history that same year by becoming the first Indian to win on the LET, claiming the 2016 Hero Women’s Indian Open, followed shortly by the 2016 Qatar Ladies Open. She added two more victories in 2023 at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open and the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España, bringing her total to four LET titles.

The Legacy Continues: Milestones & Contributions

Aditi Ashok has been a trailblazer for women's golf in India, inspiring a new generation of golfers. Her Olympic performances and consistent success on international tours have significantly raised the profile of golf in her country.

Key Achievements
  • First Indian woman to win on Ladies European Tour (2016 Hero Women's Indian Open)
  • 5x Ladies European Tour Winner
  • First Indian woman to play on LPGA Tour (2017)
  • 4th place finish at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
  • Silver medalist at 2023 Asian Games
  • Ladies European Tour Rookie of the Year (2016)
Lasting Contributions
  • Ashok's success has inspired countless young girls in India to take up golf.
  • She continues to break new ground, demonstrating the global impact of dedicated athletes from non-traditional golf nations.

Participation in US KIDS Golf Championships

3

Total Tournaments

20.7

Average Position

6

Best Position

204.7

Average Total Strokes

EventLocationPositionDivisionDate
World ChampionshipPinehurst, North CarolinaT18Girls 11Aug 06, 2009
European ChampionshipGullane, Scotland6Girls 11May 26, 2009
World ChampionshipPinehurst, North CarolinaT38Girls 10Jul 31, 2008