Indian golf is evolving fast — new leagues, new formats, bigger conversations, and a fresh wave of young talent.
But sometimes, to understand where the game is going, you need to hear from the players who stand right at the centre of it all.

 

That’s why this exclusive 3-part media bite series with Hitaashee Bakshi feels so important.

Across three candid conversations, she opens up on Indian golf leagues, the PGTI–IGPL debate, the bigger picture of growth, and finally, the moment she came agonisingly close to creating history at the Women’s Indian Open.

 

All these insights came during an in-depth candid conversation with Mr. Dinesh Thakur, Founder & CEO of 4moles.com, where Hitaashee opened up about aspects of Indian golf she has never spoken about publicly.

 

 

Hitaashee Bakshi & Mr. Dinesh Thakur, Founder & CEO of 4moles.com

 

Here’s the complete story — for anyone who wants to understand the full context.

 

PART 1 — “Golf Rendezvous & the Other Leagues Are Helping Indian Golf Grow”

 

In Part 1, Hitaashee begins by clearing the air with simplicity and maturity.

 

She says she has tremendous respect for all organisations who are running golf leagues in India — whether it’s the Golf Rendezvous PRO-AM League, IGPL, or any other platform that is pushing the game forward.

 

She highlights how these leagues are not fighting each other — they are collectively raising the level of Indian golf.

 

She even gives an example:
When Pranavi Urs won the IGPL event, Hitaashee says it doesn’t take away from any other league. It only proves that competitive golf is growing at every level.

 

Then she talks specifically about Golf Rendezvous and what makes it “different”:

 

• Yes, money is There,
   
• Yes, ROI for team owners is also there,
   
• But the core of Golf Rendezvous is something deeper —
  “Let’s play the game of golf, enjoy the spirit, and then we can talk about capitalism and camaraderie.”
   

A very refreshing perspective — and it sets the tone for the entire conversation.

 

 

PART 2 — “PGTI vs IGPL? Criticism Helps Us Grow.”

 

Part 2 takes a bolder turn.

When asked about the ongoing comparisons and friction between PGTI & IGPL, Hitaashee’s answer is surprisingly straightforward:

 

They are going in the right direction.

She says Indian golf is evolving, and criticism is not a bad thing — in fact, sometimes criticism is necessary for growth.
Because when people talk, evaluate, compare, and push, only then do players, organisers, and the entire ecosystem improve.

 

Then comes the question that everyone hesitates to answer —
Why is the WGAI prize pool smaller than the PGTI prize pool?

 

Hitaashee does not dodge it.

She explains the reality:
 

• The number of professional golfers on WGAI is much smaller.
   
• No one will put massive prize money when only 30–35 golfers are competing.
   
• As the number of players increases, so will the investment.
   

Again — honest, practical, and spoken like someone who understands the economics of sport.

 

 

PART 3 — “Three Bad Holes… and History Slipped Away.”

 

Part 3 is the most emotional.

 

Hitaashee talks openly about the Women’s Indian Open, where she held a six-shot lead — on the verge of creating history.

She was one round away from the biggest win of her life.

 

But golf is unpredictable… even cruel.

 

She says it was just three bad holes.
Three mistakes in the wrong stretch.
Three moments where pressure won.

 

And in those three holes…
history slipped away.

 

Hitaashee doesn’t hide it.
She doesn’t sugarcoat it.
She owns it — and that’s what makes this part so powerful.

 

It’s a reminder that golf tests character, not just skill.

 

 

THE COMPLETE PICTURE — Why This Series Matters

 

If someone watches all three parts, one thing becomes clear:

 

Hitaashee Bakshi is not just a rising golfer.

She is a clear thinker with a bold voice — someone who’s ready to speak on the bigger conversations around Indian golf.

 

This 3-part series shows her honesty, maturity, and emotional depth — directly from her own words.

 

And as Indian golf enters a new era of leagues, rivalries, opportunities, and challenges, voices like hers matter more than ever.