Sharmila Nicollet

Sharmila Nicollet, born on March 12, 1991, is an Indian professional golfer known for her skill and achievements in the sport. Hailing from Bengaluru, India, Nicollet started playing golf at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks. She turned professional in 2009, becoming one of India's promising golf talents. Sharmila has participated in various international tournaments, showcasing her prowess on the golf course. Beyond her athletic achievements, she is recognized for her contributions to promoting golf in India. Nicollet's dedication and success have made her a respected figure in the country's golfing community.

Here are some of her career achievements:

• Represented India at the Asian Games of 2006 and at the Asia Pacific Junior Golf Tournament, played at the Queen Sirikit Cup in Japan, the Malaysian Open, the Callaway Junior Golf World Championship in San Diego and other international tournaments.
• Also, the youngest woman golfer to bag the All-India Ladies Amateur Championship title in 2007–2008, along with Seven Open Amateur Tournaments
• Youngest Indian Golfer to qualify for the Ladies European Tour and the Second Indian to attain a full card on the Ladies European Tour
• Became the Lady Golfer of the Year (IGULS) in 2007
• Honoured with the WGAI Player of the Year title in 2010
• Won five events to be on top of the Order of Merit 2010-2011. She also finished as the top Indian golfer in T22, in the Hero Honda Women's Indian Open 2011. She has a total of 11 victories in the Women's Golf Association of India.
• Champion of the Hero-KGA tournament in 2012 and Hero-WPGT in 2015.