In ‘home’ conditions, Lahiri, Atwal tee off

La Altagracia (Dominican Republic), September 23

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His confidence on a high after a tied-36th finish in the season-opening Safeway Open, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will look to continue his momentum when he makes his debut at the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship starting here tomorrow.

“The game feels really good at the moment. Safeway was a good confidence booster. After the bad start, I was able to finish strong which felt great,” said Lahiri.

The 33-year-old will tee up alongside compatriot Arjun Atwal in the opening two rounds. Atwal, who played four events when golf returned after the hiatus due to Covid-19, makes his first start of the new season.

Lahiri, who is making his first trip to the Corales Golf Club, which has six holes that run along the Caribbean Ocean, said, “The golf course here reminds me of my days on the Asian Tour. Similar grasses and temperatures and conditions to what I played for years back home. Definitely a feeling of familiarity even though it’s my first time here.” — PTI

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