Pranavi Urs, first Indian woman to win individual Asian Games golf gold, says golf 'in reality, it really isn't' a 'rich man's sport'

Pranavi Urs, who won individual golf gold at the 2026 Asian Games and became the first Indian woman to do so, said in an interview published on October 9, 2026 that golf "in reality, it really isn't" a "rich man's sport."

She said she wants to bring more attention to a sport she believes is still misunderstood in India and spoke about the rise of women's golf, the influence of Aditi Ashok, and the support system behind her career.

Urs also discussed what the medal can do for the sport, overcoming a final-round setback, and her belief that an LET title will eventually come.