Ahmedabad, 11-01-2017
Jaibir Singh & Shaurya Singh top the leaderboard in Pre Qualifying I
Forty-one players qualify for Final Stage
Bengaluru-based amateur Jaibir Singh (71-71) and Delhi’s Shaurya Singh (73-69) topped the leaderboard at the end of round two of the PGTI’s Pre Qualifying I for the 2017 season being held at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad. Jaibir and Shaurya both ended up with two-day totals of two-under-142.
A total of 41 players qualified from Pre Qualifying I for the Final Qualifying Stage as 10 players were tied in 32nd position when the cut was declared at nine-over-153.
While Shaurya struck four birdies, including three on the trot, and one bogey, during his second round of three-under-69 on Wednesday, Jaibir returned four birdies and three bogeys in his round of one-under-71.
Mohd Ezzaz (75-68) posted the best round of the day, a four-under-68, to secure third place at one-under-143.
Ajay Baisoya and amateur Venkkat Gautham were tied fourth at even-par-144.
About PGTI:
Formed in 2006, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is the recognised official body of professional golf in India. PGTI's objective is to promote professional golf in the country, as well as to give players an opportunity to be involved in the decision making on all aspects of the game. Headed by Mr. Kapil Dev (President), PGTI's governing body comprises leading Indian golf professionals. PGTI currently has over 300 members.
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