Faridabad, 24-02-2026
Aditya Raj Singh Chahal, Vipin Raghuvanshi, Santosh Kumar in joint three-way lead on day one of DP World PGTI NexGen season-opener in Faridabad
Aditya Raj Singh Chahal, Vipin Raghuvanshi and Santosh Kumar were in a joint three-way lead after round one of the DP World PGTI NexGen 2026 being played at the Aravalli Golf Club in Faridabad. The three players shot scores of three-under 69 to hold the joint lead at the DP World PGTI NexGen season-opener.
The quartet of Ramesh Kumar, Divesh Rana, Lakshya Nagar and Pranav Kaul were one shot off the lead in tied fourth position.
Aditya Raj Singh Chahal scored an eagle, four birdies and three bogeys while Vipin Raghuvanshi made an eagle, two birdies and a bogey. Santosh Kumar drained an eagle, three birdies and two bogeys at the INR 25 lakh event.
The 54-hole event features a field of 72. The top 35 players and ties will make the cut at the end of round two on Wednesday.
PGTI thanks its Title Partner DP World and its Tour Partners Amul, Victorious Choice, Campa, Amrutanjan Electro Plus, Golf Plus Monthly and Golf Design India, for their support in growing the tour.
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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