Bryson DeChambeau will play in the LIV Golf feeder tournament next month. The popular golfer will perform in the first leg of the Asian Tour's International Series and enter the opening field of the International Series in India.
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The tournament will start on January 30th, and the American golfer, as well as his colleague from the team, Anirban Lahiri, will perform.
In an interview with the media, the American golfer shared his satisfaction of being able to perform with Anirban. The Ryder Cup player couldn't hide his excitement about playing golf globally, especially in India, a country that fascinates him.
"I am aware that Ban is going to be involved, and we have had a few talks about it.
It will be a very important week for him. I will support him fully, and if everything works out, I am extremely excited about the opportunity to play in India.
I have never been there, but it's a country that has fascinated me. I have always loved being a global player, and I greatly enjoy playing in as many countries as possible." - he said, as quoted by Golf Magic.
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Anirban Lahiri reacts: Bryson hasbrought millions of new fans to our sport
Lahiri is equally delighted about the new challenge in his career, and he is especially excited because golf fans in India will have a chance to watch the greatest names of this sport. The Indian golfer believes that Bryson is not only a great golfer but also a man who, by raising his voice on social media and promoting golf, is doing a great thing for the future of the sport. The 36-year-old stresses that Bryson is probably the most popular golfer in the world in this tournament.
"Single-handedly, with what he does on the golf course and outside it through his social media channels and his interaction with fans, he has brought millions of new fans to our sport."- Lahiri said.
