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Col. Ajay Singh (Ret.)

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From Battlefield to Fairway

A Veteran's 35-Year Journey

A former Military Colonel of the Indian Army with over thirty-five years of service at the front lines of India's borders. Through our conversation, we explored sporting background, mental strength, field operations, and the transition from military to retired life. The interview preserves the authenticity of personal experience — views reflect individual observations from years of service.

35+Years of service
18,000 ftSiachen operations
1985Golf journey began

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

On resilience forged across Jammu & Kashmir, the Northeast, and Siachen — the world's highest known battlefield.

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From school cricket and football captaincies to military training — and eventually golf when high-impact sports were no longer an option.

Sports is an excellent medium for building character. It instills team spirit — success relies on the entire team.

Right from childhood, Col. Singh led his school's cricket and football teams at state and national levels, alongside high-impact sports like handball.

Military training demanded physical and mental fortitude. After movement-limiting injuries ruled out high-impact sports, golf became his primary pursuit — a natural evolution that mirrors how athletes adapt across a lifetime.

Serving nearly 35 years in the armed forces instills resilience for any challenge. On the glacier above 18,000 feet, where oxygen is thin, even walking a few hundred yards takes a heavy toll — forging character that lasts.

Golf courses remembered

  • Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar
  • Oxford Golf Resort, Pune–Bangalore Highway
  • Poona Club Golf Course, Pune
  • Patna Golf Club
  • Beldih Golf Course, Jamshedpur
  • Delhi Golf & Country Club
  • Army Dhruva Golf Course, Udhampur
  • Southern Star Golf Course, Pune

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