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"He always talked about me playing on the PGA Tour and winning out here," said Arjun Atwal.

Golfer Arjun Atwal Shines as India's First US PGA Tour Winner 2010

In his youth, Atwal said he played soccer and cricket like many children in India, but shifted his focus solely on golf not long after his father introduced him to the sport when he was 14 years old.

Golfer Arjun Atwal Shines as India's First US PGA Tour Winner 2010

The years of hard work paid off when Atwal earned his first Tour card in 2003, the same year he settled in the United States.

Golfer Arjun Atwal Shines as India's First US PGA Tour Winner 2010

Love of the gameNow, a rejuvenated Atwal shrugged off missing the 2010 FedEx Cup playoffs, and said he expects to finish the year playing most of the fall series events in the United States as well as some tournaments overseas.

Golfer Arjun Atwal Shines as India's First US PGA Tour Winner 2010

"The Indian Open is on in the first week in December, so I would love to play in that, but we'll see how the rest of the schedule fits in with that, so I haven't decided yet, but I would love to," Atwal said.

Golfer Arjun Atwal Shines as India's First US PGA Tour Winner 2010

"Marathon Boy," a remarkable, haunting and at times disturbing documentary by former journalist Gemma Atwal, tells the story of Budhia Singh, a slum boy from Orissa, India, and his coach and adoptive father Biranchi Das, who runs a local orphanage and judo hall.

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Today in West Sacramento, about 100 community leaders announced a reward of nearly $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of those behind the killing of Surinder Singh, 67, and the wounding of his friend, Gurmej Atwal, 78, as they strolled in suburban Elk Grove.

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"Mini-notebook shipments have noticeably contracted over the last several quarters, and this has substantially reduced overall mobile-PC-unit growth," said Ranjit Atwal , research director at Gartner.

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Filmed over a five-year period, director Gemma Atwal captures the complex relationship between child athlete and trainer, as well as revealing the difficulties of state-sanctioned corruption, the realities of the slums, accusations of exploitation and torture, and the ensuing ethical debates and legal wrangles.

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Atwal said his parents were thrilled about his big win at the 2010 Wyndham Championship, especially his dad.

Golfer Arjun Atwal Shines as India's First US PGA Tour Winner 2010