Fifteen-year-old Danish Verma is the name Indian golf is talking about in November 2026. The teenager from Ludhiana, Punjab, holds the sole lead at the Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad after two rounds, sitting at 11-under par and one shot clear of some of the biggest names in Indian golf. He turned 15 only in October 2026, and earlier this season he became the youngest-ever professional golfer from India.
Verma, who represents Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins GC in the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) and is coached by Chandigarh-based Jesse Grewal, carded a five-under 67 in the opening round and a six-under 66 in the second round at Vooty Golf County, a course he was playing for the first time. This biography covers his age, junior career, turning professional, the Hyderabad lead, his coach and his net worth.
Quick Facts
| Age | 15 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Occupation | Professional golfer |
| Known For | Youngest-ever Indian professional golfer; sole leader of the Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad 2026 after two rounds |
| Team | Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins GC (IGPL) |
| Coach | Jesse Grewal (Chandigarh) |
| Net Worth 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
Early Life and Junior Golf
Danish Verma was born in Ludhiana, Punjab, and took up golf at a young age. His early development was shaped by Chandigarh-based coach Jesse Grewal, who has guided him through his junior career and into the professional ranks, as reported by IANS. Verma’s game was built on the junior circuit, where he announced himself as one of India’s most promising young golfers long before he turned professional.
His biggest junior success came at the U.S. Kids Golf European Championship at the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club in Scotland, where he won the Boys Under-13 title with rounds of 70, 72 and 69 for a total of 211, finishing five shots clear of the field. His final-round 69 was bogey-free, and he also won the U.S. Kids Thailand Championships. Verma was also picked for the Red Team in the European Van Horn team competition. As IANS reported at the time, he led a successful Indian campaign at the event, with more than 500 of the world’s best young golfers, aged from five to 18, travelling from over 50 countries to compete in Scotland.
Turning Professional — India’s Youngest Pro
Earlier in the 2026 season, Danish Verma turned professional and became the youngest-ever Indian professional golfer, a record widely reported by PTI and IANS. He made the switch at 14, before turning 15 in October 2026. Most golfers spend years as amateurs before turning pro; Verma did it while still in his early teens.
He now plays in the AM Green Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), the franchise-based professional league, representing Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins GC. The league has put him up against established Indian professionals week after week, and he has shown no sign of being overawed. Asked about being the youngest professional in the field, he told reporters, “Every time I tee up, I think I have entered the tournament to win. Doesn’t matter how I finish, but the thought process is to win, and I do not really think about my age,” as reported by IANS.
His ambitions are equally bold: he has said he wants to play on the Asian Tour, the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour, and to compete in golf’s Major championships.
Leading the Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad
The Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad, presented by Hyderabad Firebirds GC and part of IGPL 2026, has been Danish Verma’s breakout event. Playing at Vooty Golf County for the first time, he opened with a five-under 67 and followed it with a six-under 66 to reach 11-under par after 36 holes, taking the sole lead with one round to go, as reported by PTI.
He leads a strong chasing group by a single shot. Gaganjeet Bhullar (66-68), Shiv Kapur (68-66) and the emerging Harshjeet Singh Sethie (67-67) are all at 10-under, so the final round is set up as a contest between a 15-year-old debutant leader and three far more experienced professionals. Verma had a late bogey on the par-4 17th in the second round, which cost him a two-shot lead, but he remained pleased with his performance, according to PTI.
What has stood out is his composure. He is playing a course he had never seen before, against a field featuring some of the biggest names in Indian golf, and he has led it for two rounds. A win would be another major milestone in a season that has already made history. Like fellow Indian golf star Pranavi Urs, Verma is part of a new generation pushing Indian golf forward, and like teenage squash sensation Anahat Singh, he is proving that age is no barrier to competing with the best.
Danish Verma Net Worth 2026
Danish Verma’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable estimate exists. He is at the very start of his professional career, having turned pro only earlier in the 2026 season, and his earnings so far would come mainly from tournament prize money in events such as the IGPL. Prize money figures for individual IGPL players have not been publicly reported, and no endorsement deals have been publicly announced for him.
As a 15-year-old professional, his financial profile is best described as not yet established. Any website claiming a specific net worth figure for him is guessing. His earning potential will depend on results: wins and high finishes on the Indian professional circuit, and eventually on the Asian Tour and beyond, are what turn a young professional golfer’s talent into income.
Personal Life
Danish Verma keeps his personal life private, and very little has been publicly reported about his family. What is known is that he is from Ludhiana in Punjab, that he trains under Chandigarh-based coach Jesse Grewal, and that his focus is firmly on golf. Details about his parents and schooling have not been publicly disclosed, and as a minor, those details are best left private unless he or his family choose to share them.
On the course, he is known for a calm, confident approach that belies his age. His own words sum up his mindset: he tees up to win, and he does not think about his age. Off the course, his ambitions are clear — the Asian Tour, the DP World Tour, the PGA Tour and the Majors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Danish Verma?
Danish Verma is 15 years old. He turned 15 in October 2026, as reported by IANS.
When did Danish Verma turn professional?
Danish Verma turned professional earlier in the 2026 season, becoming the youngest-ever Indian professional golfer, as reported by PTI and IANS. He was 14 at the time.
What is Danish Verma’s height?
Danish Verma’s height has not been publicly reported by any reliable source, so it is not listed in this biography.
Who is Danish Verma’s coach?
Danish Verma is coached by Chandigarh-based Jesse Grewal, who has guided him since his junior career, including his U.S. Kids Golf successes.
What is Danish Verma’s score at the Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad?
Danish Verma leads the Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad at 11-under par after two rounds, with a five-under 67 followed by a six-under 66 at Vooty Golf County. He is one shot ahead of Gaganjeet Bhullar, Shiv Kapur and Harshjeet Singh Sethie, all at 10-under.
What is Danish Verma’s net worth in 2026?
Danish Verma’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and no reliable estimate exists. He turned professional only in 2026, and his income so far comes mainly from tournament prize money.
