A few days ago, Rakul Preet Singh had joined
Kapil Dev and Sadhguru for a charity event in the USA where she was spotted playing golf. Her posture and her shots, which were recorded and posted on her social media account, made it evident that she has a deep interest in the sport. When we brought it up with her, the actress, last seen in
Runway 34 and Attack: Part One, says, “I started playing golf when I was young. I must have been about 10 or 11 years old when I went to the golf course for the first time. It became an integral part of my growing up years. In fact, by the time I reached high school, I was playing in the nationals junior circuit. I still remember I would go to the golf course everyday after school and practice. It was a part of my daily routine. Ever since I became an actor, I have barely had the time to really play golf. It’s a time-consuming sport but once you are addicted to it, it will be a part of your life for as long as you live. You develop muscle memory for it and whenever you get a chance, you will go for it. Even though it’s occasional, I make time for golf.”
Talking about why she didn’t pursue golf after high school, Rakul says, “As a kid, at the outset, I used to hate playing golf. In fact, I used to think that this is a game for senior people. But my father never took no for an answer and he cultivated my interest in this sport. He got me hooked on the game for life. Today, I don’t have that kind of time and there is no golf course close to Bandra where I live. So, I can’t practice golf as frequently as I would have loved to. And even though it’s once in a few months, I lap up the opportunity to play. I still remember going for tournaments and being professionally coached to play. One of the reasons I didn’t pursue the sport professionally is that I was bitten by the acting bug. I wanted to pursue modelling and acting. By the time I reached high school, I was deeply tanned. I gave up golf, and being on the golf-course and went after my dream which I am living today.”
