New Delhi, October 18 (IANS). Former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev said that golf is a very difficult game. Kapil is active in golf these days. During the NDTV Golf Pro-Am launch event, Kapil Dev said that many people consider golf as a simple game, but due to the smaller target, golf is a more difficult game than cricket. Golfers have to work with extremely fine margins, which makes the game much more challenging. Kapil Dev is the President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). The former Indian captain said golf practice is also very difficult. 90 percent of players quit the game within the first 15 days of training. Elaborating on golf, Kapil Dev said, “The smaller the target, the harder the game. In cricket you can hit 360 degrees and still score. In golf, the slightest miss puts you out of the game.” He said that after people lose in golf, people leave the game in despair. I want the contestants to win and get back on the golf course. Express yourself and enjoy the game. This is the most important thing. Kapil Dev said, “You don’t get greenery on a cricket field. Golf is a game you can play at any age. It’s very difficult for a cricketer or a footballer to bowl or run at the age of 50. Here you can play with your father, your grandchildren, your friends, your wife. That’s why this game is big and gaining popularity.” Amitabh Kant said, “The most promising sport in India right now is golf. India will produce all the top champions in the world. Our population is very young. Our average age is only 28 years. For the next 30 years, the world’s top golfers will come from India.” –IANS PAK Share this story Tags
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