Shillong, Meghalaya, 15-11-2014
Khan and Randhawa hot on the heels of leader Khrongpha at Chiangmai Golf Classic
The Indian duo of Rashid Khan and overnight leader Jyoti Randhawa are placed two shots off the lead, in joint second place, at the Chiangmai Golf Classic.
Rashid, who produced a superb 66, and Jyoti, who carded a solid 70, kept themselves in contention at the US$750,000 Asian Tour event as they totaled 13-under-203 for three rounds. Thailand’s Thanyakon Khrongpha leads the field at 15-under-201 at the majestic Alpine Golf Resort Chiangmai.
Khan, who won his first Asian Tour title on home soil in March, birdied the last two holes to stay in the title mix. He reaped the rewards of working with a mental coach, saying it has helped him stay patient on the course.
“I’m excited but I’ll need to keep doing what I’ve been doing. I was struggling with my irons and gave myself long putts which was a bit frustrating. I kept myself patient and I’m trying not to lose my temper on the course. I’ve talked about this with my mental coach and I’m starting to see the results,” said the 23-year-old Khan.
Randhawa was rattled by an opening bogey and had to dig deep to keep himself in the title race. At the age of 42, the former Asian Tour number one and eight-time winner hopes to put his experience to good use.
“The young boys these days are good and experienced enough to play under pressure. It’s a young man’s game now. But experience does matter. Hopefully my experience will count but it is tough to chase young people because they have the energy to go for it,” said Randhawa.
Chikkarangappa carded a 71 on day three to be tied 29th at four-under-212.
Chiragh Kumar fired his second 69 of the tournament to be in tied 32nd place at three-under-213 along with compatriot Shubhankar Sharma who returned a 72 on Saturday.
Abhijit Chadha and M Dharma were in tied 60th place at two-over-218.
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