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Sanjay Kumar Singh (born 1974) is an Indian golf coach and player. He is a freelance golf coach at Boulder Hills Golf and Country Club in Hyderabad, and a former professional golfer who played in the Indian Open and Omega Masters. He is also a certified instructor and referee by the National Golf Academy of India (NGAI), the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), and the Indian Golf Union (IGU).

Early life and education
Sanjay Kumar Singh was born in 1974 and grew up on the grounds of the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) in Kolkata, where his father worked as a caretaker. He was fascinated by the game of golf from a young age, as he watched the great golfers of his era play in various tournaments at the club, including the Indian Open. He also learned the basics of the game from some of the top players of the time, such as SK Jamshed, Basad Ali, Hyder Khan, and Feroz Ali. Feroz Ali even gave him his golf set to play with, and since then, Sanjay never looked back.

Sanjay was a good athlete and excelled in other sports like cricket and football, but he chose golf as his career. He started playing in professional tournaments in 1991 and still plays some in PGTI events today when he gets time off from his teaching schedule. He also played in the Indian Open in 1997 and Omega Masters in 1999. He is grateful to Mr. Aditya Khaitan and Mr. Sanjay Agarwal who helped him financially while he was playing on tour.

Sanjay is not only a skilled golfer, but also an educated one. He is an Honors Graduate in Accountancy from the University of Calcutta and an Intermediate in Cost Accountancy (ICWAI). He worked as an administrator and supervisor of the golf course maintenance at RCGC for a long time, and also conducted many golf tournaments there.

Coaching career
In 2008, Sanjay decided to switch from playing to coaching, and joined the Teaching System of NGAI. He was able to achieve his Class D Certification, thanks to the guidance of NGAI Teaching Staff, Indrajit Bhalotia. He then started teaching golf to various groups of students, and conducted regular golf clinics in Sambalpur (Orissa), Nigahi - Singrauli (MP), Chittaranjan Railways (WB), and Nagpur.

In 2010, Sanjay moved to Hyderabad and joined the Hyderabad Golf Association as a golf coach. He took over the role of developing a strong junior program for the club, and mentored many young golfers who went on to win national and international tournaments. He also realized that he had to become a better instructor and make his lessons more effective, so he attended various seminars and courses organized by the NGAI.

With the support of Hyderabad Golf Club, Sanjay upgraded his skills and qualifications as a golf coach. Today, he is a TPI Level 1 Fitness Instructor and a Level 2 Junior Instructor. He also has a Level 1 K – Vest Certification, which is a 3D motion capture system that analyzes the golf swing and provides feedback. He is also a Class C Referee under the IGU and the R&A program.

Personal life
Sanjay is 49 years old and lives in Hyderabad. He has a website, sanjaygolfsystem.com, where he offers online coaching and video analysis. He also has a contact number, 94901160146, where he can be reached for booking lessons. He enjoys playing golf with his students and friends, and sharing his passion and enthusiasm for the game.