New Delhi, May 27
Golfer Rashid Khan has levelled allegations of class bias against the Delhi Golf Club, one of the most prestigious clubs in the country that has a waiting period of 30 years for prospective members.
Khan, a two-time Asian champion, and nine other caddie-turned-golfers were made to spend over three hours at the Tuqhlaq Road police station over an argument about using the club driving range..
Khan alleged since he and others had risen in the sport from economically weaker sections, their playing rights had been taken away as they were not part of the elite group who frequented the club.DGC president Maj Ravinder Singh Bedi (retd) refuted the claims, saying Rashid and others had been banned from using club services on disciplinary grounds and for bringing the club into disrepute.
Khan, who has earned over Rs 25 lakh in prize money so far this year, has threatened to quit golf because of this dispute. Only two highest-ranked Indians get to play at the Olympics.
Khan is ranked fifth. A few good finishes will go a long way in realising that dream.
