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Sharmila Nicollet Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 4 min read

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Date of birth12 March 1991

Age34 Years

BirthplaceBangalore, India

ProfessionGolfer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Marc Nicollet; Mother - Surekha Nicollet

Sharmila Nicollet Biography

Sharmila Nicollet is an Indian professional golfer from Bangalore who turned pro in 2009. She rose quickly through junior and amateur ranks, became the and

Early life and background

Sharmila Nicollet was born on 12 March 1991 in Bangalore, India. Raised in a mixed household—her father, Marc Nicollet, worked in software, and her mother, Surekha Nicollet, ran a perfumery business—she spent her school years in Bangalore attending Bishop Cotton Girls' School through tenth grade and Bangalore International School through twelfth.

As a child athlete, Nicollet competed in swimming before focusing on golf. Between 1997 and 2001 she collected numerous medals in state and national swimming events. She took up golf in 2002 at age 11 and recorded her first competitive victory at 15.

Career

Nicollet moved from a successful junior and amateur golf career into the professional ranks in 2009. Early on she captured national attention by becoming the youngest winner of the All-India Ladies Amateur Championship in 2007–2008. That same developmental period included international junior representations such as the Asia Pacific Junior Golf Tournament and the Queen Sirikit Cup, and she represented India at the Asian Games in Doha in 2006.

After turning professional at 18, Nicollet qualified for international tours and went on to compete on the Ladies European Tour and the Symetra Tour, with prior participation on European and Asian tours. She became the youngest Indian woman to qualify for the Ladies European Tour in 2012.

On the domestic front she won the Order of Merit from the Women's Golf Association of India for 2009–2010 and picked up several professional victories across tours; the excerpt lists a total of 15 professional wins, including one on the Ladies European Tour and one on the Asian Tour. Notable tournament results include the Hero Honda Women’s Indian Open in 2011 and wins at events such as the Hero-KGA tournament in 2012 and the Hero-WPGT in 2015.

Nicollet also found success in regional professional circuits, including a win on the China LPGA Tour in 2018. Following a serious accident in 2019 that caused significant injury, she staged a comeback and returned to competition on the Symetra Tour.

Training, style and approach

Known for an aggressive, competitive approach to the game, Nicollet has described golf as the toughest sport she has played. She has worked under coach Tarun Sardesai and has spoken about the improvement in Indian women's golf, noting the stronger scoring and international performances by players from India. Nicollet maintains an intensive practice regime; she has reported practicing six hours a day and spending two hours on fitness training.

Public profile

Nicollet’s public presence extends beyond tournament play. She has modeled and appeared in magazine shoots, including a feature in Elle Magazine in 2013, and has taken part in advertising campaigns from a young age. Brands and campaigns she has been associated with include Puma, Marriot, Krishnapatnam Port and an early appearance in a Kwality Walls advertisement.

Her personal interests and off-course life are visible through public posts: she shares gym and practice videos on social media, enjoys shopping and travel, and describes downtime activities that include socializing with friends and caring for pets. She keeps a notable menagerie—her public profile mentions several dogs, fish and turtles. She is also interested in fashion and car modification and has driven cars such as an Audi V10 and a Chevrolet Camaro.

Achievements and recognition

Among her awards, Nicollet was named Lady Golfer of the Year by IGULS in 2007 and Player of the Year by the WGAI in 2010. She appeared on a Femina list of influence in 2016. Internationally and domestically, her playing record includes representing India in multi-nation events and earning professional victories across different tours.

Latest updates

After her 2019 accident and recovery, Nicollet returned to play on the Symetra Tour. In 2020 she competed at the Joburg Ladies Open. She has expressed Olympic ambitions in the past, mentioning a desire to compete at the Olympics and aim for a medal. As of the latest notes in the excerpt, she remained active on social media and continued to balance competition, fitness, and public appearances.

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Recent Work

China LPGA Tour win

Won an event on the China LPGA Tour in 2018.

2018
Symetra Tour comeback

Returned to competition on the Symetra Tour after recovering from a serious 2019 accident.

2019
Joburg Ladies Open

Competed at the Joburg Ladies Open and posted a seven-over 79 in 2020.

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Turned professional in 2009
  2. Youngest Indian to qualify for the Ladies European Tour (2012)
  3. Winner on China LPGA Tour (2018)
  4. Order of Merit winner, Women’s Golf Association of India (2009–2010)
  5. Multiple professional victories totaling 15, including wins on European and Asian tours
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