Indian golfer Aditi Ashok walks tall on Rio greens

Port-of-Spain : Aditi Ashok has given a good account of herself in a field full of stalwarts of women’s golf. She is currently tied 31st after Day 3, but was placed as high as tied seventh earlier in the competition. (AP)

Updated on: Aug 21, 2016 7:02 AM IST

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Port-of-Spain : Aditi Ashok has given a good account of herself in a field full of stalwarts of women’s golf. She is currently tied 31st after Day 3, but was placed as high as tied seventh earlier in the competition. (AP)

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The 18-year- old got off to a flier in the first round, carding a score of 68. (AP)

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The Bengaluru girl continued her dominance in the second round as well, where she carded a second straight three-under 68 to be tied eighth. (AP)

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Aditi, however, slipped in Round 3 and is currently tied 31st. The fourth and final round will commence on Saturday evening. (AP)

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Aditi is the youngest golfer participating in Rio Games. She started learning golf at 5 and ½ years and played first round at 6 years 2 months. Her home club is Bangalore Golf Club, also practices at the Karnataka Golf Association. (REUTERS)