Ten Indian juniors are all geared up to showcase their golfing skills at the US Kids Golf World Teen Championships, followed by the US Kids Golf World Championships for young golfers aged six to 12. With most of them qualifying through the Indian Local Tour or the European Championships in May-June 2023, the young talents are ready to compete on the global stage.

In the Boys 13 group, Kartik Singh, Arshvant Srivastava, and Vihaan Jain will represent India. The Boys 14 category will see Ranveer Mitroo, Tejas Mishra, and Udai Aditya Middha teeing up. Ranveer Singh Dhupia will be the sole Indian participant in Boys 15-18. Among the girls, Asara Sawhney (Girls 13), Mahreen Bhatia (Girls 14), and Lavanya Gupta (Girls 15-18) will be flying the tricolor.

The championship will span three days, and the top players from each age group will compete in the Van Horn Cup at Pinehurst No. 2.

Leading the Indian charge in Boys 13 is Kartik Singh, who recently clinched the FCG Callaway World Junior 2023 title in Boys 13-14 at Rancho Mirage with an impressive 15-under 201. Arshvant Srivastava, a seasoned player at US Kids Worlds, has stood on the podium in Europe and secured Top-10 finishes in previous World Championships.

India had a notable performance at the US Kids European Championships, with Harjai Milkha Singh, son of golfing legend Jeev Milkha Singh, claiming victory in Boys 13. However, he has opted to skip the Worlds due to school commitments.

Overall, India achieved a commendable result in Europe with one win, two second-place finishes, and multiple Top-5 and Top-10 finishes across various categories. The US Kids Golf World Teen Championship is recognized as a ranked event, providing players with opportunities to gain World Amateur Golf Ranking points.

The US Kids Golf has nurtured several world-class players, including Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, and Justin Thomas. For the women, stars like Lexi Thompson and Allisen Corpuz, the recent US Women’s Open winner, have emerged from these championships. Indian talents like Aditi Ashok and Avani Prashanth have also made a mark in US Kids events.