Avani Prashanth: The Young Prodigy Breaking Barriers to Lift Queen Sirikit Cup 2023

Queen Sirkit Cup 2023 winner, Avani Prashanth, has achieved a remarkable milestone by leading the way in the prestigious tournament. This admirable accomplishment establishes her as the first Indian golfer to triumph in the match, marking a historic moment in Indian golfing. The Queen Sirikit Cup is widely recognized as one of the most esteemed women’s amateur golf tournaments in the Asia-Pacific region, making this triumph even more significant for Avani Prashanth.

Avani Prashanth Personal Details

Name	Avani Prashanth
Age (As of 2023)	16
Date of Birth	7-10-2006
Zodiac Sign	Libra
Place of Birth	Bangalore, India
Hometown	Bangalore, India
Profession	Amateur Golfer
Father’s Name	M. Prashanth
Started playing	At three years and ten months
Coach	Laurence Brotheridge
Home Club	KGA, Bangalore

Avani Prashanth’s Life with Golf

A tenth-standard student at Greenwood High International, Bangalore, Avani is considered a teen prodigy in her school. Avani Prashanth’s biography depicts immense support from her family. Her father was always interested in playing golf and when he noticed her interest in the game, he pushed her to pursue it. “Her amazing coordination between handling a club and taking the goal was impressive”, said her father in an interview. So, at an age as young as 3, Avani started playing the sport with her father. Avani Prashanth’s parents have been a supportive backbone for her career in golf, and as she says, “I’ve never felt a pressure from them. It’s just me and my goal to make India more proud in this sport”.

Her coach, Brotheridge, in an interview, stated that Avani Prashanth’s golf career has just begun and he sees great potential in her incredible coordination, speed, and accuracy. He believes Avani Prashant’s records of being a fantastic team captain and handling stressful situations on the field are just another aspect of her being a teen sensation in the sport.

Avani Prashanth’s Amazing Innings in the Queen Sirkit Cup 2023

Avani achieved a revolutionary milestone by becoming the first Indian golfer to win Queen Sirikit Cup, an esteemed tournament for amateur golfers in the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, her exceptional performance helped propel the Indian team to their best-ever second-place finish in the team competition.

• Avani’s dominance in the tournament was evident as she finished an impressive 16-under (68, 66, 70, 68), ten strokes ahead of her closest competitor, Fiona Xu from New Zealand, who finished at six under (68-73-72-69).
• Rianne Mikhaela Malixi (68-73-68-74) from the host country and Hyunjo Yoo (70-71-71-71) from Korea tied for third place.
• She began the final round with a five-stroke advantage over Malixi. Avani displayed brilliance on the back nine, securing four birdies in the last eight holes.
• Avani’s historic achievement made the Indian team, consisting of Vidhatri Urs and Nishna Patel, secure a remarkable second-place finish, providing tough competition for the formidable Korean squad.
• Earlier, India had finished ninth in the previous year’s competition held in Singapore, with Avani placing 24th in the individual rankings.

Avani Prashanth’s Awards and Achievements

• Avani is ranked at 93rd position on the World Amateur Golf rankings.
• At 16, Avani has achieved remarkable success in amateur golf. She has won the national championship twice and most recently emerged victorious at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club in late November 2022.
• Her exceptional talent and achievements earned her the prestigious World Child Prodigy Award in 2022.
• The twice-winner of the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour proudly competed for India in the Women’s Amateur Asia Pacific Golf Championship and the Asia Pacific Golf Council, placing in the top 16 in both competitions.
• Avani made history by becoming one of the youngest female players to win both the match and stroke events. She achieved this remarkable feat in November of 2022, winning the All India Women Amateur Golf Championship hosted by the Indian Golf Union (IGU).
• At Greenwood High International School, Avani displayed her leadership skills as team captain.

She also performed excellently in the Women’s Amateur Asia Pacific Golf Championship held in the United Arab Emirates, where she finished tied for 16th place. It was a standout debut for the young Indian golfer.