Profile
Born to a war hero of the Indian army, I was introduced to golf at the age of 11 by my father, Colonel Ravi Pathania.
I have always been a sportsman, playing cricket and soccer up to national levels and setting various records in athletics.
After winning various club championships and playing junior golf, I turned pro in 2005 and earned the prestigious “Rookie of the Year” award. My game was noticed when I shot a 61 on the Domestic tour, followed by a 63 a few tournaments later. I then went on to play on the Asian tour in 2008 and won my first event in 2010 in Mumbai.
The Hard Hitter
A regular on the professional tour since 2005, Mandeo has been one of the most consistent golfers around and considered one of the longest hitters on the PGTI circuit.
Trained under legends like Bob Toski and Jim McLean, Pathania’s length has piqued the interest of none other than Tiger Woods’ former coach Sean Foley.
Grip it and Rip it Approach
No mention of long driving can be complete without mentioning Mandeo; the head pro at Jaypee Greens Golf Club, now plying his trade on the Canadian GA is the original prima donna of the long driving opera.
His brand of ‘grip it and rip it’ has earned him quite a few course records and the dubious record of having cracked fourteen drivers! A bonafide gym rat, Mandeo obliterates golf courses with his thunderous drives and powerful ball-striking. The man is unquestionably the king of swing, and with his lusty blows he continues to conquer even the most challenging golf courses.
Trained by the Best
1. Jim McLean – Former #1 Golf Instructor PGA Tour
2. Bob Toski – World #1 1956 & PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame
Career Highlights
- World Ranked Player
- Winner on PGA of Ontario
- Winner on Professional Golf Tour of India
- Teaching since 2006
- Two times course record holder (61, 63)
- Rookie of the year 2006
- Staff player for TAYLORMADE Canada