Avni Atreya

I started playing golf when I was around 8 years old. My dad introduced me to the sport, and I immediately loved the challenge and focus it demands. I enjoyed that it was both an individual and mental game, where improvement really depends on your own effort, discipline, and determination.

Over the past few years, I’ve developed a much stronger understanding of course management and mental resilience. I’ve worked hard on improving the consistency of my swing and short game, but also on how I approach pressure, setbacks, and competitive environments. Playing tournaments regularly has helped me build confidence and refine my preparation, both technically and mentally.

My favourite golfer is Tommy Fleetwood. I really admire his work ethic, professionalism, and composure under pressure. He shows how dedication and self-belief can translate into success, and I try to apply that mindset in my own game. Watching him play at DGC in India was genuinely inspiring and left a lasting impact on me.

I intend to study Sports Management, Business, or Psychology because they connect closely with my interests both in and beyond golf. I’m passionate about understanding performance, leadership, and the wider sports industry, and I want to study something that allows me to stay involved in sport, whether through the business side, athlete development, or the psychological aspects of performance.

Outside of golf, I enjoy going to the gym, spending time with friends and family, travelling, volunteering at events that help grow the sport, photography, poetry, and playing badminton. I like having balance, and these activities help me relax, stay creative, and return to golf with a fresh mindset