Indian Masters talent heads to the 2008 Johnnie Walker Classic

From the 28th of February one of the most lucrative events for players from the Asia-Pacific region will be teeing off in Delhi. Although the  £1,250,000 prize fund up for grabs in the 2008 Johnnie Walker Classic is not huge by PGA standards, it represents a significant prize for some of Oceania, Asia and Africa’s best players and the quality of golf on offer is always of the highest order.

The tournament is almost certain to give an advantage to the players who recently competed in the inaugural Indian Masters. Amongst the favourites to take the 2008 Johnnie Walker Classic title is Irishman Damien McGrane.

A new entry into the top ten of the European order of merit, McGrane achieved a commendable second place in the Indian Masters, and believes he has adapted sufficiently to conditions to make a real impact on the event.

McGrane will find himself up against a strong South African contingent including last year’s winner Anton Haig and rising star James Kamte. The 2008 Johnnie Walker Classic will also offer an intriguing display of emerging Indian talent, including former caddy turned Indian Masters winner SSP Chowrasia and compatriot Jeev Milkha Singh.