It's a new dawn, you could say. Unfortunately, Gagan has been given a noon tee-off time. Oh well, bad jokes apart, today's the day our 21-year-old, who, till some months back, did not have even a single professional win to his name, will hear the words "Next on tee, Gaganjeet Bhullar" at the 138th British Open championship.
With Jeev having to drop out because of his still unhealed rib injury, Gagan had been left to play Tuesday's practice round by himself. But he's also risen to the challenge of being the only Indian representation at windy Turnberry. "These are big shoes to fill, but I'm mentally ready," he'd said.
Gagan has spent the last 15 days playing around Scotland's drive-testing links courses, including a few rounds at the Royal Troon. But it was the big-name, big-deal buzz at Turnberry that had him all charged up post last Thursday, and the big-hitter insisted he liked the course set-up too. Of course, Jeev's left behind some advice. "We played 18 holes together on Monday and he's basically told me that as long as I hit it flat I'll be alright," Gagan said.
But despite being surrounded by the fancy assembly line of golfing stars, the youngster hasn't quite chatted up anyone yet. "The big players like to keep to themselves at a big tournament," Gagan said. We'd like to hope he's chased for a few playing tips post Sunday!
Well whatever the case, it's going to be an experience to remember for a lifetime for Gagan. He tees off at 4:33 pm IST.
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