8 Things You Didn't Know About Nikhil Rama

Nikhil Rama competing during the first round of the 2023 Joburg Open

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published 25 November 2023

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

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.

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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