Breaking Barriers
Son of 1971 war hero, Mandeo becomes first Indian to attain Class ‘A’ certification with PGA of Canada
Son of 1971 war hero, Mandeo becomes first Indian to attain Class ‘A’ certification with PGA of Canada
Delhi’s Sachin Baisoya played a flawless final round of five-under 67 to take home the trophy at the Rs 1.5 crore Jeev Milkha Singh Invitationa presented at the Chandigarh Golf Club.
The 38-year-old Dhaka resident Jamal (65-68), a winner earlier this year and currently placed sixth on the TATA Steel PGTI Ranking, totaled 11-under 133 for 36 holes to enjoy a one-shot lead over Delhi’s Sachin Baisoya (66-68)
Germany’s Aline Krauter (68) overcame an early challenge from fellow rookie Sara Kjellker (71) of Sweden to win the US$ 400,000 Hero Women’s Indian Open Golf on Sunday. This was Krauter's maiden Ladies European Tour title at the DLF Golf and Country Club.
Diksha, has already won this season and lies fourth on the Race to Costa Del Sol, the Order of Merit for the Ladies European Tour.
Principal Secretary, Information and Higher Education, Rohit Kansal, teed off the first ball of the event along with Secretary, Jammu Tawi Golf Course, Manav Gupta.
He holed out a three wood to 15 feet for eagle on the fourth and a rescue shot to 20 feet for eagle on the seventh.
Ashok carded a three-under 67 in the third round to hold on to the second position and remain in strong contention for the country's maiden Olympic medal in Golf.
The German Bundesliga also resumed on Saturday after a 65-day hiatus.
Woods, 44, will have plenty of rest time for his surgically repaired back before a November Masters and even a bit more rest from the PGA Championship to the US Open if both are played as now scheduled.
