BENGALURU: Teen wonder Avani Prashanth, touted as the next big thing in women’s golf in the country, got a special invite to compete along with the cream of the world’s amateurs at the third edition of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur to be played in Augusta, USA, from March 30 to April 2.
Brett Sterba, Director, Masters Tournament, Augusta National Golf Club, called Avani personally last Thursday to invite her to the tournament that features 75 of the best amateurs from all over the world. The 15-year-old Bengalurean, who has been making waves on the Indian circuit while shooting low scores consistently in recent months, will be the first Indian to feature in the tournament.
