8 Things You Didn't Know About Nikhil Rama

Get to know the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour player, Nikhil Rama, a little bit better

Nikhil Rama competing during the first round of the 2023 Joburg Open
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8 Things You Didn't Know About Nikhil Rama

1. Nikhil Rama was born on 31st August 2001, in Gauteng, South Africa.

2. His home course - and his favourite - is Bryanston Country Club.

3. Rama did not have an extensive junior career but represented Central Gauteng and competed in GolfRSA events as a youngster.

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4. He turned professional in 2020 and has predominantly competed on the Sunshine Tour.

5. Rama made his maiden DP World Tour appearance in the 2022 MyGolfLife Open at Pecanwood Golf & Country Club, South Africa. He would go on to miss the cut.  

6. His best finish on the former European Tour came at the 2022 Joburg Open where he registered a T33 finish.

Nikhil Rama hits a shot during the second round of the 2023 Joburg Open

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7. He registered four top-five finishes on the Sunshine Tour in 2023, including a T4 finish at the Fortress Invitational.

8. Outside of golf, he enjoys playing video games, with Fortnine amongst his favourites.

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Ben joined Golf Monthly having completed his NCTJ in multimedia sports journalism at News Associates, London. He is now a freelance journalist who also works for The Independent, Metro, UEFA and Stats Perform.

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