She was a corporate professional before she realised what her true calling was.
Today, she is one of the topmost golf players in the country and continues to share her knowledge with youngsters who want to become golfers like her.
Nikki Ponappa is young, energetic and talented and always has a smile on her face even after spending a really tiring day.
She recently took part in the Louis Philippe Cup as one of the women pro golfers at the Karnataka Golf Association.
She shared a few light moments with Anila Kurian, where she spoke about her life off the golf course.
Where do you drawinspiration from?
From anything under the sun! Even my dog, who is so full of love and affection, gives me inspiration. I’m inspired by every story that I am introduced to.
What kind of music do you listen to?
It depends on my mood actually. If I’m on the golf course early in the morning, I listen to a lot of trance music. In the afternoons, it moves to Beth Orton’s music. I also like listening to Major Lazer a lot.
Your favourite genre of books.
I like reading books that are thought-provoking and inspirational. I follow a lot of Dalai Lama’s teachings; ‘The Dalai Lama’s Cat’ is one of my favourites.
Which one are you reading now?
‘This Unquiet Land:Stories from India’s Fault Lines’ by Barkha Dutt.
Your favourite cuisine and dish.
Without a doubt, it is Coorg food and it has to be ‘Pandi curry’ made by my mother. I also like a lot of fruits.
What do you do on your weekends?
I am, by default, busy with a lot of things. Coaching students to play golf is one of them. I am also busy working with a few foundations that I am a part of and taking care of our homestay back home in Coorg. I am happy busy because I get to do everything I love doing.
Five things you love doing.
Playing golf, travelling, reading, listening to music and spending time with animals.
Your alternate career.
I’ve tried my hand at a corporate job and that didn’t interest me. But if not golf, I would be a full-time coffee planter.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Supplements> MetroLife / DHNS – Bengaluru , June 09th, 2016
