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Ahmedabad, 10-01-2020
Bangladesh’s Parash takes the round one lead at Pre Qualifying III
Bangladesh’s Khandaker Rahat Tahsin Parash fired an even-par-72 to take the round one lead at the PGTI’s Pre Qualifying III for the 2020 season being held at the Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad.
Parash made two birdies and two bogeys during his opening round to lead the field by one shot.
Patna’s Md Islam and Gurugram-based Manav Bais were in tied second with scores of one-over-73.
Amateur Harshjeet Singh Sethie and Gulfam Pappan of Delhi, Bangladesh’s Md Abdul Kadir and Kolkata’s Akram Ali Mollah were all in tied fourth with scores of two-over-74.
Former Indian hockey captain and three-time Olympian Dilip Tirkey, also competing in Pre Qualifying III, shot an 18-over-90 to be tied 69th.
Out of a total field of 85, 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.
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