Jamshedpur, Nov 4 (NationPress) Aman Raj is determined to elevate his game further as he aims to be the inaugural player on the IGPL Tour to clinch three consecutive titles during the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Invitational in Jamshedpur, organized by Arjun Munda.

Aman, who triumphed in Jaipur, his preferred venue, added another victory in Kolkata, and now sets his sights on a third win in Jamshedpur. The 30-year-old golfer aspires to use the IGPL pathway to reach the Asian Tour and International Series, showcasing impressive form with three rounds of 9-under 61 in his last six outings.

“I recognize that I’ve been performing well, but achieving three 61s in four rounds (from the first round in Jaipur to the first round in Kolkata) was incredibly gratifying,” remarked Aman Raj, who was pleasantly surprised by a visit from his father, who traveled from Patna to witness his victory in Kolkata.

Aman added, “Seeing my father at the conclusion of the final round was a delightful surprise,” expressed a joyful Aman Raj, now the first IGPL golfer to surpass Rs. 50 lakh in merely five events. “While the financial aspect is significant, my performance holds even greater importance, and it has been commendable.”

Young Veer Ganapathy, at just 17 years old, participating in his inaugural season as a professional, provided a strong challenge to Aman Raj, earning his best finish as the runner-up in Kolkata.

During the award ceremony, he encountered the iconic tennis player, Leander Paes, who attended the final round in his hometown. Paes identified Ganapathy and Kartik Singh as promising future stars.

A delighted Veer commented, “I gained invaluable insights despite falling short on the last hole. This experience will be immensely beneficial for me.”

Among other players making a noteworthy comeback was former two-time All India Amateur champion Aryan Roopa Anand, finishing third, along with Samarth Dwivedi in fourth place in Kolkata.

Another player on the rise is Aalaap IL, who praised IGPL Tour physio Sushila, stating, “My recovery and performance owe a lot to Sushila, who has been a tremendous support for us on the IGPL Tour.”

Syed Saqib Ahmed, who tied for fifth in Kolkata, also expressed satisfaction with his performance, while Olympian Udayan Mane, who secured fifth place in his IGPL debut in Jaipur, is eager to make a winning run soon. “I’m feeling optimistic, and who knows what could unfold next week,” said Udayan, who previously won the Order of Merit on the domestic Tour.

The Rs. 1.5 crore event marks the sixth stop after Chandigarh, Jaypee Greens (NOIDA), Pune, Jaipur, and Kolkata. Gaganjeet Bhullar clinched the first two titles, followed by Kapil Kumar in Pune, with Aman Raj winning in both Jaipur and Kolkata.