I was seven the first time I held a golf club. The morning air in Jaipur was crisp, the sun just brushing the Rambagh Golf Course with gold edges. My father handed me a junior club and said, “Just try.” My swing was awkward. I didn’t quite hit the ball clumsy enough that I nearly dropped the club. But when I finally connected, felt that satisfying thwack, I felt the world pause for a second. In that moment, I knew golf wasn’t just a pastime. It was something I needed.

The Pressure of Dreams
Starting out, I didn’t expect it to be easy. Grip, posture, reading greens they all felt like puzzles I couldn’t solve. At a tournament in Manesar when I was nine, I gripped the putter so tight my hands shook. The ball missed by inches. Embarrassed, I wanted to hide, but I stayed after everyone else, hitting putts until the lights dimmed.
There were days my body ached. Days I felt isolated. I stayed behind to practice. Tournaments sometimes made me doubt myself: Why bother? Am I getting better, or just spinning in place?
“2024 has been a defining year in my golfing career. My club swung with purpose, my eyes focused on targets unseen to others, and my heart aligned with the spirit of the game.”

Counting Victories, Bearing Scars
Over time, the wins started accumulating. Dedication began to pay off. I’ve competed in over 214 international tournaments and won more than 99 events, ranking among the top 3 junior golfers in India. By mid‑2025, I had victories across Jaipur, Gurgaon, Noida, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Ahmedabad.
Some moments I’ll never forget:
NCR CUP – 20th Junior & Amateur Golf Tournament, Gurugram (July 2025): 1st place.
IGU Western India Ladies & Junior Girls Championship, Ahmedabad (April 2025): runner-up.
NCR CUP 2025: I won the U‑15 title and was runner-up in the U‑23 category. On the final round, I suffered a leg injury from a mis-hit ball but finished with an even-par 72 despite the pain. Total score: 227.
“Beyond the victories, the defeats have been my greatest teachers. They taught me humility, resilience, and the unyielding desire to improve.”
I’ve received over 170 invitations to international events. Every medal and ranking reflects hours of practice, sacrifices, and determination.

Moments Behind the Numbers
Not every defining moment came from a trophy.
The NCR Cup leg injury: A ball struck my leg mid-round. Pain shot through me, but I refused to let it stop me. I gripped my club differently, walked slower, breathed deeper. By the final putt, the crowd’s cheer blurred everything else. Exhausted, I felt fiercely alive.
Longest drive award at Rambagh Golf: The hole demanded both power and precision. My tee shot traveled 302 yards. I held my breath. When it landed safely in the fairway, I knew I was growing stronger physically and mentally.
Balancing school and golf: I’m in Standard VIII at Neerja Modi School, Jaipur. Most mornings, I wake before dawn to run or stretch. Then practice, homework after dinner. Some evenings, I return home with legs of lead, but my mother reminds me: “Discipline is what you build when no one’s watching.”
Facing expectations: People say, “She’s young, but look at her wins.” Sometimes the pressure is heavy. I’ve choked, missed putts I always make, misread greens, or lost matches I thought I’d win. Every failure taught me more than success.

Looking Ahead
My dream is clear. I want to play in the 2028 Olympics, representing India not just participate, but stand on the podium. To hear the national anthem, see our flag rise, knowing every early morning, every setback, every bruise, every missed shot led me there.
I want to inspire others. A girl from Jaipur, practicing on dusty ranges at dawn, shoes scuffing immaculate greens, sometimes crying under pressure, sometimes laughing until she can’t see. If I can show even one girl that she belongs on the green, that matters as much as any medal.
“I want young athletes, especially those who feel the weight of doubt, to see that it’s possible to keep pushing, to keep believing, and to keep chasing what sets their soul on fire.”

The Routine That Builds Me as a Champion
I focus on routine: physical fitness, flexibility, mental strength. Full swings, short game, long putts over and over. I travel for tournaments: IGU events, qualifiers, feeder tours, international invitations. I study my game and others’, analyzing swings, learning how pros handle pressure. I keep a journal: what went well, what felt off, did I eat well, sleep enough, focus enough?

The Heartbeats, Not Just the Highlights
Some nights, I lie awake thinking: What if I never make it to the top? What if I plateau? Then I remember my first swing. My first clean hit. Standing under the dawn sky, club in hand, knowing I get to try again. That’s what keeps me going.
This is not a story of perfection. It’s a story of trying. Of failing. Of rising. Of believing. And I’m just getting started.