Siddiqur Rahman has been the poster boy of golf in the country for a long time by breaking the shackles of poverty and proving himself to be the best. The 40-year-old golfer has contributed a lot to the popularity of golf in the country. Won two titles on Asian Tour in professional career. In addition, he is regularly playing in the country and abroad wearing the red-green flag. However, this time, as he has dropped to 83 in the ranking, he has lost his tour card and is unable to play all the tournaments of the Asian Tour. Since talking about this, Siddiqui has revealed many unknown things to the Bengali Tribune.
Bangla Tribune: Unable to play everywhere in Asian tour like before. It must feel bad.
Siddiqur: It will be bad. Now playing with low ranking and experience. The Asian Tour is more competitive than ever. Many of the best European and world players played on the Asian Tour last year. Tournaments have become very competitive, which is why this is the case.
But even if it feels bad, one thing must be remembered, everyone’s career has ups and downs.
You have won two Asian tours. Last in India in 2013. He could not win the title after that. However, other trophies in the career are not less. Still looking forward to the Asian Tour title?
Siddiqur: If the ranking is good. Then there might be a chance to play live again on the Asian Tour. And who doesn’t want to win the title. i want too But it requires a lot of effort and logistics. Physical, mental, technical aspects have to work more.
Tell me a little more detail?
Siddiqur: See, everyone only sees my title. Can Siddiqui become a champion? How much money did you get? He began to search. If it is bad, no one cares. OK, I agree. But what does everyone know about how a Siddiqui has been playing professional golf for years?
For example, I spend about one crore rupees a year to maintain my fitness and performance. Everyone just wants success. This money is spent on practice, psychologist, participation in tournaments, travel, accommodation and other things in the US. I have to pay this money from my pocket.
This money is not given to me by any sponsor or anyone else. I have to spend a lot of money. Playing always does not earn much money.
Besides, if you want to go from one place to another, you have to rush for a visa. Everything in one hand is difficult for me. I’m tired of that too.
Now I can say that the career is going through a bad time…
Siddiqur: it’s going But I am playing. I could not go to Oman. For visa issues. I will go to Macao next. I used to play directly. Now having to play from low ranking.
One thing to remember. For the last 15 years, I have been representing Bangladesh with the flag at home and abroad. Among so many golfers from all over the world, I have been representing the only country. It is not a big deal. Playing consecutive Asian tours. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. I have been representing the country for so long and how many people can do it.
For me, it is not only the trophy or the title that is important, but playing continuously for the country. Representing the country. Everyone in the world is getting to know that someone from Bangladesh can play golf. I also think this is a big positive.
No one since you has been able to make a mark on the professional circuit and the Asian Tour like that. Jamal-Sohail came forward but couldn’t get near you…
Siddiqur: You will understand why golf in Bangladesh could not progress in that way. I tried my best to come this far. Others are trying no less. Maybe they will do better sometime in the future. But it is true, if children from wealthy families played professional golf, the face of golf in the country could change even more. Then everyone would have a chance to emphasize more towards this game. Wouldn’t that be good?
We’ve come to the end. Are you satisfied with playing golf?
Siddiqur: of course Playing golf changed my fortune. In all aspects including economic. Besides, everyone knows me. But when the performance is bad, it feels bad. Many people do not want to understand that the title is not always everything in the tournament, survival is also a big issue, it becomes difficult.
How long do you intend to play golf?
Siddiqur: As long as you like. I will find myself fit in the international arena. There will be a chance to do something good, until then I will play. I think I still have a lot to give.
Good luck to you.
Siddiqur: thank you
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