Atwal Still undecided about India Open

Ravaged by injuries and a slump in form, Indian golfer Arjun Atwal is still undecided about playing in the USD 1,250,000 Indian Open to be held at the Delhi Golf Club from November 7 to 10.
"I am still undecided about the Indian Open. I will be flying back to Orlando, I got a few things to do there. I might get an entry at McGladrey Classic in the PGA tour. If I do, I will miss the India Open but if I don't, I will comeback and play in the India Open," said Atwal on the sidelines of a Indian Golf Union programme, where they announced the launch of National Handicapping Service (NHS) on November 3.

"As an Indian I want to play in the Indian Open. I am asked by people 'As an Indian national don't you feel pride in playing in the 50th year of Indian Open?'. I say what I have been doing for last so many years all over the world. I have always represented India, not America or Switzerland and it is part of my job."
Atwal said 2013 has been the worse phase of his career as he just could not wriggle out of the slump.
"I never had a bad year in my life as a professional golfer. I had just four cuts. I can't remember when was the last time I had such a slump. Most of the slumps have been mini-slumps I could get a way out," he said.

"This year, I could not find a way out both mentally and physically. There are a bunch of player, including Gary Player, who encouraged me then."
Atwal is trying to script a comeback after a six-week lay-off at the Venetian Macau Open scheduled to held from October 17 to 20.
"Physically I am feeling better. I took a month a half off from golf. Last tournament was Wyndham Championship in August. Last three tournaments I played with a herniated disk and then I missed a event due to a left knee problem and finally my back gave out and I have been recuperating from that," he added.