New Delhi: China's Liang Wen-chong produced a nerve-wrecking birdie on the last hole to win the Indian Open at the Delhi Golf Club, but a big threat seems to be looming on India's future as a golfing host, as the Asian Tour is concerned about the poor response.
India's biggest golf tournament, the Indian Open, had big names this year and even bigger prize money. But as the golfers made their way through the course, the lack of spectators would have surely dampened their spirits. And the Asian Tour isn't hiding its concern.
"Its been a pretty warm week, I wonder if people are saying I would rather watch it on TV, but it is a concern to us. We would definitely want people to come and watch it live," says Asian tour chief, Kyi Hla Han.
Though, there were not many people to witness the tournament, it ended in a thrilling climax. China's Liang Wen-Chong kept his nerve on the final hole to finish one shot clear of Darren Beck and win with a total of 16 under.
"Its a very different feeling, I am very happy," says Liang Wen-chong
While the tournament proved to be a forgettable one for Jyoti Randhawa, Jeev Milkha Singh finally gave his fans a reason to cheer, with his first ever consistently good performance through the four days on the Indian soil.
"It could have been much better. I think my error costed me. I went for the green, when I shouldn't have but overall I am very happy and glad that I played today," says Jeev Milkha Singh.
Earlier this year, the Indian masters had also seen a poor response from the spectators, but the administrators, it seems, haven't learnt their lesson yet. Perhaps when the big names come calling next time, Indian golf will be able to put up a better spectacle.
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