Gurugram, 18-03-2026
Siddharth Semwal moves into two-shot lead on day two
Samarpratap Singh Sandhu makes Hole-in-One
Siddharth Semwal fired a second-round score of four-under 68 to take a two-shot lead at a total of five-under 139 at the DP World PGTI NexGen 2026 being played at the Golden Greens Golf & Country Club in Gurugram.
Delhi-based Semwal (71-68), who was overnight tied 10th and three shots off the lead, produced six birdies and two bogeys in round two to emerge as sole leader at the INR 25 lakh event.
Arjunveer Shishir (70) and Vishav Pratap Singh Gill (68) were tied second at three-under 141.
Aryav Shah, the overnight leader, returned a 74 on day two to drop down to tied fourth place at two-under 142.
Samarpratap Singh Sandhu made a hole-in-one on the 12th during his second round of 72; He was placed tied 28th at a total of four-over 148.
The top 38 players made the cut which was declared at five-over 149.
The NexGen Tour was launched by the DP World PGTI last year with the objective of providing equal playing opportunities to all Professional Golfers of India and to increase the bench strength in Indian golf which in turn increases competition and the level of golf. The NexGen also aims to take professional golf to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India, thus expanding the reach of the sport within the country.
PGTI thanks its Title Partner DP World and its Tour Partners Amul, 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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