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Indian-American star Megha Ganne makes her pro debut at the US Open

Indian-American golfer Megha Ganne turns professional and debuts at the US Open.

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJune 3, 2026
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Indian-American star Megha Ganne makes her pro debut at the US Open

Indian-American golfer Megha Ganne made her professional debut at the US Open this week. The 19-year-old turned pro earlier this year after a standout amateur career.

Ganne, who gained attention as a 17-year-old amateur at the 2021 US Open, finished tied for 14th that year. She played college golf at Stanford before deciding to pursue professional golf.

At the US Open, Ganne faced a strong field of competitors. She opened with a round of 73, putting her in contention to make the cut.

Her transition to professional golf has been closely watched by fans and media, given her previous success as an amateur. Ganne has expressed excitement about competing at the highest level.

Politics desk · June 3, 2026
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