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Sharmila Nicollet is one rising star of Indian Golf. She is an Indo French professional golfer hailing from Bangalore, India. Her father, Marc Nicollet is French and her mother Surekha Nicollet is from Bangalore. Sharmila completed her high school education from Bishop’s Cotton Girls’ school. She did her 10th and 12th through private education from Bangalore International School.
She started playing golf when she was just 11. What started off as something to do for “fun” lead to her ultimate career choice. She won her first tournament in the year 2006 when she was just 15! She has represented India since then in several tournaments including nationals and internationals.
Name | Sharmila Nicollet |
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Height | 1.81 m |
Age | 27 years (as of 2018) |
Hometown | Bangalore, India |
She also loves cars which is easily visible through her Instagram. She has done modeling in some events and has also been featured in magazines. According to wgai.co.in, The Women’s Golf Association of India, her 2018 earnings are as shown:
Sharmila’s father Marc is a software professional and her mother Surekha has her own label Padmini Aroma Pvt Ltd in her hometown, Bangalore.
Nicollet is not just an international golf star but a great swimmer too. She is a former national sub-junior swimming champion and has also participated in multiple school level athletics events.
According to an interview she gave to the quint, her favorite shot and her strength is “the driver”.
In Feb 2018, Sharmila became the first Indian to qualify for China LPGA tour.
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