New Delhi, April 29 -- Former Indian Open champion Vijay Kumar has passed away at the age of 57, marking the end of an era in Indian golf.
The Professional Golf Tour of India(PGTI) confirmed the news on Wednesday and paid tribute to one of the country's most successful golfers, remembering him as a major figure in the sport.
In a statement, PGTI said, "We are deeply saddened by the passing away of Vijay Kumar, a true giant of Indian golf and a former Indian Open champion. Vijay's crowning glory was the 2002 Indian Open triumph at the Delhi Golf Club. Vijay also represented India at the Alfred Dunhill Cup 1999 played at St. Andrews in Scotland.""His extraordinary accomplishments, a result of his talent, years of hard work, dedication and p...