Chiragh Kumar (born 15 December 1983) is an Indian

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. Kumar won a silver medal as an amateur at the

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, before turning professional later that year and joining the Professional Golf Tour of India. In 2011 he won three times, was the leading money-winner on tour and was named tour player of the year.Chiragh Kumar wins PGTI Player of the Year
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event, Kumar was the halfway leader and went on to finish second to

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in the tournament. His winnings from the event would see him end the year 21st on the Asian Tour Order of Merit, giving him a full tour card for the first time.

Professional wins (5)

Asian Tour wins (1)

¹Co-sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India

Professional Golf Tour of India wins (5)

¹Co-sanctioned by the

Team appearances

Amateur *

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: 2006

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kumar, Chiragh Indian male golfers Asian Tour golfers Asian Games medalists in golf Asian Games silver medalists for India Golfers at the 2006 Asian Games Medalists at the 2006 Asian Games Golfers from Delhi 1983 births Living people