by: Megan Saul
Editor in Chief
Remember the name of senior Kabir Khanna, as you are likely to see it on the PGA tour a few years from now. After four years on the LGHS Boys’ Golf team and many more dedicated to the sport as a NorCal Junior golfer, Khanna is headed off to Indiana University next fall. His academic capabilities mirror his proficiency on the course, setting him up for a successful future as a Hoosier.
Khanna began golfing as soon as he could. At the age of two, he started playing the sport, following in his father’s footsteps. He expressed, “He brought me to the sport, and I’m grateful for it.” Since then, Khanna has continued to play consistently, at increasingly more difficult levels. Various competitions have brought Khanna to many courses across the state. He noted that his favorite is Torrey Pines in San Diego for its location overlooking the ocean. Khanna has placed highly at tournaments and events with the Junior Golf Association of Northern California, gaining avid recognition from the local golfing community.
Although golf is commonly an individual sport, it becomes a team activity for Khana during the LGHS Boys’ Golf season. He is a leader and captain of the team and a standout player in LG’s golf history, having broken the school record with six under par in 2025. Although tournaments and school season are extremely different, with tournaments being a lot more stressful, Khanna enjoys them both. He shared that what continues to bring him back to the course is “seeing the ball go into the hole. It just makes me happy.” During the school season, which recently concluded at the start of May, Khanna enjoyed being around others who share his passion. He said, “I wish we had won the league, but it was a lot of fun.”
Next year, Khanna will attend Indiana University Bloomington, where he will be a part of the prestigious Kelley School of Business and the school’s Division 1 golf program. Although he is not yet an official member of the team, he explained that the team’s coach, Mike Mayer, intends to give him a spot as a preferred walk-on. At Kelley, he plans to major in finance, furthering his passion for investment banking. After many years of working towards a future in college athletics, he accomplished his goal thanks to endless hours of practice and a disciplined attitude. Although he hasn’t yet met his new teammates, he has visited the course and is excited to improve his golfing skills.
With only a few weeks left at LGHS, Khanna is both stressed about his future steps as well as excited for what is to come. If looking for Khanna, it’s safe to assume that he’s at a golf course, whether playing another hole or on his third hour hitting balls at the range. Don’t distract him, though, as he is focused on sinking his next stroke into the hole.