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SUJJAN SINGH RAJU ALI MOLLAH SHANKAR DAS
Nationality: Indian
Turned professional: 2005
Current Tours: PGTI& Asian Tour Nationality: Indian
Turned professional: 1996
Current Tours: PGTI Nationality: Indian
Turned professional: 2002
Current Tours: PGTI
GP: Fitness is really important
in a professional golfer’s life.
What is your fitness regime?
SS: I do some stretching and workout and
follow good eating habits to stay fit.
RM: It is actually very important. I run for
one hour daily in the morning and go to
the gym in the evening for about 1-2 hrs.
SD: I do free hand exercises to be
mentally strong. I also do yoga. I have
also started going to the gym to improve
my fitness.
GP: What’s the strongest part
of your game?
SS: Swinging the club
RM: Driving
SD: Chipping and Driving
GP: Which event was the
game-changer for you?
SS: PGTI Players Championship in 2010 at
Panchkula Golf Club
RM: Patna Open
SD: McLeod Russel Tour Championship
2014
GP: What is your setup routine
before each shot?
SS: I choose the distance and decide
where and how far I want to hit the shot.
I also check the alignment before hitting.
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RM: I check the alignment and the hit the
shot.
SD: Alignment is very important. First I
align my shot and then hit.
GP: What are your goals for the
season?
SS: I would like to win a few times. I want
to finish in the top-5 in the country at the
end of the year.
RM: My rank is 32 on the PGTI. My goal is
to reduce that number by 22 at least.
SD: I want to finish in the top-5 of the
PGTI Order of Merit this year.
GP: If it wasn’t golf, what other
sport would you have liked to
play at a competitive level?
SS: Squash or Football
RM: Football
SD: Football
GP: How do you take a break
from golf?
SS: I have a young family, a young
daughter. She is my break from golf
and everything. I like travelling outdoors,
hills etc.
RM: I spend time with my family.
SD: I have two children and I have a joint
family. I love to spend time with them.
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