Dubai-based Pranit Mandge is embarking on a two-week American adventure of golf tournaments in a bid to further his dream in becoming the next Tiger Woods.
Having picked up golf at just two-years of age, the JSS International School student is well and truly “hooked” on the game of golf.
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Taking part in the Future Champions Golf (FCG) Tour in California, first up for Pranit is the FCG International between the 5th – 6th July, followed by the IMG Academy Junior World Championship on the 7th – 11th July, before capping off his three-event swing at the FCG Callaway World Championship between the 15th – 17th July.
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The FCG Tour alumni have had the likes of Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, Alison Lee and Patty Tavatanakit to name just a few who have competed in the past, prior to their fledging careers on the professional circuits.
Over 8,000 miles away back in Dubai, Pranit will be watched over closely by his coach Michael Sweenie from the Tommy Fleetwood Academy (TFA) at Jumeirah Golf Estates (JGE), as the pair have been working relentlessly over the past months at his “second home”.
“I’m on the golf course every day and preparation so far has been good,” said Pranit. “I have a lot of improvements and a lot to still work on, but I’m trying to find a balance between school and golf as I need to make sure I’m giving time to both.”
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“This has been an amazing season for me, with more feathers to my hat encouraging me to do better.”
“I was the U.S. Kids Local Tour Boys 9 Champion, I won the Future Falcon by Emirates Golf Federation in Al Ain, I got the Runner-Up spot at the U.S. Kids UAE International Championship, took fourth place in the Emirates Golf Federation Net Order of Merit, I won a few prizes at the TFA Junior Medal Series in the Nearest the Pin and Beat the Pro, and I secured fourth place at Al Ain in the inaugural JAGA Tournament.”
Pranit at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club
Competing in America is a familiar hunting ground for Pranit, as 12 months ago he was in the U.S. Kids State Invitational at Upland Hills in California, Circling Raven in Idaho and Chambers Bay in Seattle home to the 2015 U.S. Open.
“I’m very excited to play the World Championship next week. Hopefully, I will play well, have fun and am looking forward to making new friends.”
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It’s no rest for the wicked, as once Pranit returns to Dubai despite the heat, the remainder of his summer holidays will be spent on the golf courses, practising and preparing for the following season.
“The summer heat has started bothering me, but I make sure to practice. Especially since there won’t be any tournaments during the summer here in the UAE, that will give me time to work on my game.”
Good luck Pranit! We are rooting for you!
