Shiv Kapur

Shiv Kapur (born 12 February 1982) is an Indian professional golfer.

Amateur career Kapur went to Purdue University and played the amateur circuit in the United States. He had a successful amateur career, winning the Indian and Malaysian Amateur Opens in 2000 and an individual gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games.

Professional career Kapur turned professional in 2004 and made a considerable impact in his second season on the Asian Tour by winning the season ending Volvo Masters of Asia and finishing the year fourth on the Asian Tour Order of Merit. Kapur works with instructor Peter Murphy out of Dallas, Texas.

He joined the European Tour in 2007, having earned enough as an affiliate member in 2006 to merit a tour card. His best finish that season came at the Enjoy Jakarta Astro Indonesia Open, where he finished tied for second place.

Kapur's best opportunity at clinching a European Tour victory came at the 2009 South African Open Championship. He lost in a playoff to Richie Ramsay.

Awards and honors In 2002, Kapur was bestowed the Arjuna Award.

Amateur wins 2000 Indian Amateur Open, Malaysian Amateur Open 2002 Asian Games

Professional wins (7) Asian Tour wins (3) 1Co-sanctioned by the Taiwan PGA Tour 2Co-sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India

Asian Tour playoff record (0–2)

Challenge Tour wins (2) Legend Grand Finals (1) Other Challenge Tour (1) 1Co-sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India

Professional Golf Tour of India wins (3) 1Co-sanctioned by the Challenge Tour 2Co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour

Other wins (1)

Playoff record European Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied

Results in World Golf Championships

Team appearances Amateur Eisenhower Trophy (representing India): 2000, 2002 Bonallack Trophy (representing Asia/Pacific): 2002 (winners), 2004 (winners)