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New Delhi, Aditi Ashok rounded off a dream week with a birdie that gave her a comprehensive three-shot win on the European Tour’s Lalla Aicha Tour School Final Qualifier in Morocco. Aditi, just 17, and still an amateur, becomes the first Indian to win a Qualifying School event for an international Tour.
In her final round, Aditi had two bogeys in first three holes, but then with the help of four birdies she carded a two-under 70 for a total of 23-under.
Denmark’s Daisy Nielsen (66) finished second at 20-under. Aditi’s earlier rounds included a record 10-under 62 in the third round and she was under-par on each of the five days.
The win gives Aditi full playing rights for 2016 and will be the only Indian to have that on the Ladies European Tour. Before Aditi, another Bangalore golfer, Sharmila Nicollet, held playing rights on Ladies European Tour, but this year she failed to get her card.
Aditi said: “It’s an amazing feeling because I came into the tournament wanting to give myself a chance to win but also just wanting to play consistent enough to get a card. Winning it and getting a card is just that much better. I could have played a bit better today and shot in the 60s but I won so I guess its fine.”
“I’ve always wanted to be a professional because I just love playing golf. It’s been my dream ever since I was a kid so it’s great to make the first step to getting there. I’m really happy. I’m just 17 but I’m going to try and do my best every week and hopefully have a good rookie year and build my career from there.”
