Aditi Ashok is a talented Indian golfer. She achieved a remarkable 4th rank at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. |
At just 5 years old, she visited the Karnataka Golf Association with her family for lunch, sparking her interest in golf upon seeing other kids playing the sport. |
Encouraged by her father, she began training at the Karnataka Golf Association driving range and took her first steps into the world of golf. |
At the age of 12, she competed in the Asia Pacific Invitation tournament, showcasing her skills at a young age. |
Between 2012 and 2014, she participated in the National Junior Championship, gaining valuable experience in golf competitions. |
Aditi Ashok made history as the sole Indian golfer to compete in prestigious events like the Asian Youth Games 2013, Youth Olympics 2014, and Asian Games 2014 in a single year. |
Following her victory at the Ladies British Amateur Stroke Play Championship on January 1, 2016, she turned professional and embarked on her pro golfing career. |
In 2012, she received a scholarship to attend the IMG Academy in Florida, USA, further honing her golfing skills. |
Becoming a full member of the Ladies Professional Golf Association on January 1, 2017, marked a significant milestone in her professional journey. |
She has showcased her talent on both national and international stages, competing in events like the Hero Women's Indian Open (2016), Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics (2016), Tokyo Summer Olympics (2020), and Asian Games (2023). |
Aditi Ashok secured the 41st rank at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in 2016 and claimed the 200th position in the 2020 Summer Olympics under the women's individual stroke play event. |
Throughout her career, she has been guided by esteemed coaches like Bamby Randhawa, Tarun Sardesai, Nicolas Cabaret, and Steven Giuliano. |
Aside from golf, she is known for her love for dogs and owns a pet dog named Bailey. |
Her father served as her caddie at the Rio Olympics 2016, while her mother took on the role at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. |
In a remarkable achievement, she clinched a silver medal at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games held in China in 2023. |
Achieving a top 50 position in the world rankings, she made history as the first Indian female golfer to do so after finishing T5 at the LPGA Founders Cup in May 2023. |