Ahmedabad, 14-01-2018
Yashas Chandra's brilliant 64 gives him commanding lead in Pre Qualifying III
Mysuru-based amateur Yashas Chandra M S struck a brilliant eight-under-64 to take a commanding four-shot lead in round one of the PGTI’s Pre Qualifying III for the 2018 season being held at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad.
Chandra sank nine birdies and dropped a lone bogey in the opening round on Sunday.
The two golfers in tied second at four-under-68 were amateurs Dhruv Sheoran of Gurgaon and Stephan Erasmus of South Africa. Interestingly, Sheoran had won the 2017 PGTI Qualifying School held in January last year.
The top 24 players (+ ties) will qualify from Pre Qualifying III, a 36-hole event, for the Final Qualifying Stage.
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.
For information on PGTI, please contact:
Nikhil Kalaan
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Email: media@pgtofindia.com
