New Delhi, June 16 -- Manav Shah (whose origins are in Gujarat, India but who grew up and studied in the US) when steps onto the first tee at Shinnecock Hills for the U.S. Open on Thursday, it will be the culmination of a Major dream.
Yet, unlike all other steps before this one, it will be watched very carefully as it carries the hopes of a growing generation of Indian-origin golfers, the pride of his Gujarati heritage, and the distinction of becoming the first player associated with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) to compete in a Major championship.
This week he will be one of five Indian-origin golfers at one of golf's most prestigious events.
He joins global stars like Indo-British Aaron Rai, who last month became the first Indi...