Shubham Jaglan wins World Junior Golf Championship

Shubham Jaglan

Shubham Jaglan beat Australia’s Jeffrey Yu Guan by one stroke to win the World Junior Golf Championship in San Diego, California. He carded a final round of 60 to edge 114 other young golfers competing in the tournament.

The 10-year-old scored a total of 7-under 179 in three days of play at the Fountain course in Welk resort.

Shubham, who hails from Israna village in Panipat moved to Delhi to improve his game. He had finished second last year and was visibly excited with this victory.

“I have finally done it! I have won this prestigious tournament,” Shubham said.

“All the credit goes to my family, Delhi Golf Club for giving facilities to play and practice, and the Golf Foundation for giving me everything that I needed, he added.

Shubham also credited his family and coach for his remarkable achievement.

“Most important is my coach Nonita Lall Qureshi, who pushed my game and mind to this level and got me all the way to winning this prestigious tournament.

“It means a lot to me and my dad, who was with me 24/7 and worked harder than I did," Shubham said.