145;Tips from Tiger helped146;

8220;I belong to the same club as Tiger in Orlando and he8217;s been a big help. Just practising with him and watching him work the way he does is motivation enough for me,8221; he said.

8220;For him to come and help me with my swing and more on the fitness factor has been really big for me,8221; Atwal said.

8220;He doesn8217;t give me lessons. But anytime I have problems, I can ask him and he8217;ll help me out. If you get anything from the world number one, you8217;ll take it gladly,8221; he added.

Atwal said he was indebted to the Asian Tour as well.

8220;The Asian Tour has helped me immensely. I went to my first Qualifying School in 1995 and to learn how to make cuts, then to be in contention and finally win, all those I have learnt on the Asian Tour,8221; said Atwal, the 2003 Asian Tour number one.

8220;Those were the best years of my life. I still say it. I had so much fun and everyone are so close. You still see the guys out here, it8217;s great.8221;

Atwal8217;s sensational win also came as a double delight for Indian golf, after SSP Chowrasia8217;s fairytale Indian Masters triumph in Delhi last month.