By MyGolf.World Editorial Team
🗓️ August 5, 2025
“It’s not about age or gender—it’s about putting the ball in the hole.”
— Avani Prashanth
🇮🇳 India’s Teen Prodigy with Global Vision
At just 18, Avani Prashanth is redefining what it means to be a young Indian golfer on the rise. From Bengaluru fairways to international podiums, Avani’s fearless game, poise under pressure, and unshakable focus are turning heads globally.
She’s not waiting for the world to notice — she’s already competing in it.
Fast Facts:
| 📌 | Detail |
|---|---|
| 🏡 | Born: Bengaluru, India |
| 🏌️♀️ | Turned pro: 2024 |
| 🏆 | Winner: Queen Sirikit Cup (2023) — First Indian to do so |
| 🎓 | School: Greenwood High, Bengaluru |
| 🌍 | Current WAGR: Top 50 (as of mid-2025) |
🏆 Career Highlights
- 🥇 Queen Sirikit Cup Champion (2023) – historic first for India
- 🥈 Runner-up, Asia-Pacific Women’s Amateur Championship
- 🏅 Top-5 Finish, Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific
- 🏌️♀️ Multiple Junior and Amateur Wins in India & South Africa
- 🌏 Represented India at Women’s World Amateur Team Championships
🔍 What Sets Avani Apart?
| Trait | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| 💪 Mental Grit | Doesn’t flinch under pressure—confident in match play and sudden death |
| 🎯 Long Game Precision | Her ball-striking has been praised even by LPGA coaches |
| 🧠 Tactical Intelligence | Uses game-planning strategies typically seen in veterans |
| 🗣️ Global Readiness | Fluent, media-trained, and marketable to global brands |
📈 Performance Snapshot (AI Breakdown – 2025 Season)
| Metric | Avani’s Avg. | Elite Women’s Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Driving Distance | 260 yds | 245 yds |
| GIR (Greens in Reg) | 78% | 72% |
| Putting Avg. | 29.1 | 30.2 |
| Par-4 Scoring Avg. | 3.96 | 4.05 |
| Birdie Conversion Rate | 42% | 35% |
🎯 AI Insight: Avani excels in “early round aggression,” often building a lead within the first 6 holes.
🎙️ In Her Words
“My dream is to be a world No. 1, not just play on tour. I want to win Majors and show Indian girls what’s possible.”
This isn’t ambition. It’s intention backed by discipline.
💬 Off the Course
- 📚 Top student and avid reader of sports psychology
- 🎧 Loves Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and classical piano
- 👨👩👧👦 Trains under her father’s mentorship, with global coaching from South Africa and Europe
- 🧘 Practices meditation before every tournament
- 💬 Advocate for girls in sports and junior development in India
🌏 Why She Matters
Avani isn’t just chasing titles—she’s chasing history.
She represents a new wave of Indian athletes: globally competitive, culturally grounded, and bold enough to believe they belong at the top.
In her, India sees not just a golf star—but a movement.
🔖 Follow Avani Prashanth’s journey on MyGolf.World — where talent meets technology and dreams go global.
