Aditi Ashok Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Profession: Golfer

Date of Birth: 29 March 1998 (Sunday)

Age (as of 2023): 25 Years

Birthplace: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Zodiac sign: Aries

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Bangalore

Age: 25 Years

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EDUCATION

School: The Frank Anthony Public School, Bangalore

College/University: Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka [5] Jain University’s official website

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Height (approx.): in centimeters – 173 cm in meters – 1.73 m in feet & inches – 5’ 8”

Weight (approx.): in kilograms – 57 kg in pounds – 126 lbs

Eye Colour: Black

Hair Colour: Black

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Unmarried

Husband/Spouse: N/A

Parents: Father – Ashok Gudlamani (works in real estate, golfer) Mother – Mash Ashok aka Maheshwari Ashok (HR, radio jockey)

Father: Ashok Gudlamani

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Awards, Honours, Achievements: Awards • 2016: Qatar Ladies Open (LET) • 2016: Hero Women’s Indian Open (LET) • 2017: Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open (LET) • 2020: Arjuna Award • 2023: Magical Kenya Ladies Open (LET) Achievements • 2016: Rookie of the Year on LET • 2016: No. 2 on the LET Order of Merit • 2016: No. 1, Putting Average, LET (28.91) • 2018: No. 2, Putting Average, LPGA (28.67) [1] Aditi Ashok’s Official Website

MONEY FACTOR

Net Worth (approx.): $1,715,475 [6] LPGA

OTHER INFORMATION

Records: • In December 2015, she became the youngest winner of LET Q-School • First Indian to win LET 3 times • No. 2 on LET 2016 Order of Merit highest by any Indian • First Indian Rookie of the Year on the LET • Youngest golfer (of 18 years and 4 months) to participate at the Rio Olympics (male or female) • Only woman golfer from India to play at Rio Olympics • The only golfer to have played Asian Youth Games, Youth Olympic Games, Asian Games, and Olympics • Youngest of the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics • Youngest Indian golfer (male or female) at 19 years to have played all majors in 2017 • Youngest Indian to play all majors in one season • Youngest Indian to qualify for the LPGA and LET tours • First Indian to win Q school of any ranked international tour • Played 23 major tournaments, the highest by an Indian professional golfer • Finished amateur career at no 11 on WAGR’s highest ranking of Indians [2] Aditi Ashok’s Official Website

Winnings: Amateur • 2011: Usha Karnataka Junior, Southern India Junior, Faldo Series Asia – India, East India Tolly Ladies, All India Championship • 2012: Usha Delhi Ladies, Usha Army Championship, All India Junior • 2013: Asia Pacific Junior Championship • 2014: Eastern India Ladies Amateur, Usha IGU All India Ladies & Girls Championship • 2015: Army Ladies & Junior Championship, St Rule Trophy, Southern India Ladies & Junior Girls Championship, Ladies’ British Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship, Thailand Amateur Open [3] Aditi Ashok’s Official Website Professional • 13 November 2016: LET Hero Women’s Indian Open • 26 November 2016: LET Qatar Ladies Open • 4 November 2017: LET Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open • 5 February 2023: LET Magical Kenya Ladies Open [4] Aditi Ashok’s Official Website

Handedness: Right

Club: Bangalore Golf Club

Hobbies: Reading books, listening to music, collecting lapel pins

Golf Course: Old Course at St. Andrews

Athlete: Babe Didrikson Zaharias

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Aditi Ashok, an accomplished Indian golfer, has made significant strides in her career, culminating in a remarkable ranking of 4th place during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Her journey into the world of golf began serendipitously at the tender age of five when she accompanied her family to the Karnataka Golf Association for lunch. There, she was captivated by the sight of young boys and girls engaging in the sport, sparking a burgeoning interest that would shape her future. Recognizing her enthusiasm, her father took the initiative to enroll her at the Karnataka Golf Association driving range, where she commenced her formal training, laying the groundwork for what would become an impressive athletic career.

By the time she turned 12, Aditi had made her competitive debut at the Asia Pacific Invitation tournament, showcasing her burgeoning talent on an international stage. Her early years were marked by participation in the National Junior Championship from 2012 to 2014, where she honed her skills and gained invaluable experience. Notably, in 2013, she became the only Indian golfer to compete in the Asian Youth Games, followed by her participation in the Youth Olympics in 2014 and the Asian Games later that same year. These accomplishments laid the foundation for a bright future in professional golf.

Aditi’s career took a decisive turn on January 1, 2016, when she triumphed at the Ladies British Amateur Stroke Play Championship, prompting her to turn professional. The following year marked another milestone as she became a full member of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Her dedication and hard work were evident as she competed in prestigious tournaments, including the Hero Women’s Indian Open in 2016, the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in 2016, and the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Despite facing challenges, such as finishing 41st in Rio and ranking 200th in the Tokyo games, Aditi continued to push her limits and elevate her game. Her commitment to improvement was further supported by various coaches, including Bamby Randhawa and Tarun Sardesai, as well as fitness trainer Nicolas Cabaret and golf coach Steven Giuliano.

In 2023, Aditi achieved another significant milestone by winning a silver medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games, illustrating her consistent performance on the international stage. Her remarkable journey in golf also saw her breaking into the top 50 in world rankings after her T5 finish at the LPGA Founders Cup in May 2023, making her the first Indian female golfer to achieve this feat. Off the course, Aditi is a dog lover, often seen with her pet dog, Bailey. She embraces the sport with style, primarily donning Puma golf apparel and utilizing Callaway golf clubs, while also featuring in advertisements for brands such as Puma, Hero MotoCorp, and GolfLan. Aditi’s family has been an integral part of her journey, with her father serving as her caddie during the Rio Olympics and her mother taking on that role in Tokyo, creating a beautiful family bond that has accompanied her throughout her remarkable golfing career.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.