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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 Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI):
The Professional Golf Tour of India serves as the official governing and sanctioning body for men's professional golf in India and is a recognized member of the 'International Golf Federation' and the 'International Federation of PGA Tours'. PGTI also enjoys a strategic alliance with the DP World Tour (European Tour). PGTI events offer 'Official World Golf Ranking' (OWGR) points. Global logistics leader DP World is the Title Partner and Official Umbrella Partner of the PGTI. The PGTI is led by its President, Padma Bhushan Shri. Kapil Dev, an iconic sporting legend who continues to inspire athletes and audiences nationwide.
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