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Presidents Cup is behind me: Anirban Lahiri looks to defend his title at Macau Golf Open

Indian star was left disappointed by drama in South Korea but is confident going into his next challenge

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Flashback to October last year when Anirban Lahiri won the Venetian Macau Open. Photo: AFP
Mathew Scott

Asian Tour Order of Merit golf leader Anirban Lahiri says it's a simple case of getting back on the horse - or the course as the case may be - as he moves on from Sunday's final-hole drama at the Presidents Cup in South Korea.

The Indian world No 39 was looking at a four-foot putt to tie Chris Kirk on the last but saw the ball lip out as the American won, and the pressure eased on the Americans who went on to beat the Internationals 15.5-14.5.

You take it in your stride and you continue to do whatever you need to do to get better
Anirban Lahiri

"It was a disappointing result but was certainly not a disappointment. I think it was everything I wanted and more," said the 28-year-old Lahiri of his Presidents Cup debut.

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"You take it in your stride and you continue to do whatever you need to do to get better. You just try to stick to doing what you have done. You work hard on your game and you stay focused and you do your best every time."

Lahiri's said his mind was now firmly set on defending his title at the US$1 million Venetian Macau Open when play begins on Thursday.

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"I've had a fantastic year with a lot of great experiences and a lot of that started here one year back," said Lahiri.

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