Shaurya Bhattacharya Leads Kolar Open After Opening Round 68
Delhi’s Shaurya Bhattacharya shot a brilliant 4-under 68 to take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the ₹1 crore Kolar Open. Only 14 players finished at even par or better, highlighting the challenging conditions at Zion Hills Golf County.
- Delhi’s Shaurya Bhattacharya shot a brilliant 4-under 68 to take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the ₹1 crore Kolar Open.
- Only 14 players finished at even par or better, highlighting the challenging conditions at Zion Hills Golf County.
Shaurya Bhattacharya Leads Kolar Open with a 68
Kolar, August 18, 2026: Delhi's Shaurya Bhattacharya took a one-shot lead by shooting a 4-under 68 in the first round of the ₹1 crore Kolar Open at Zion Hills Golf County near Bengaluru.
The 23-year-old made a blazing start with an eagle and four birdies. He chipped in for an eagle on the par-5 second hole, followed by consecutive birdies on the third and fourth to reach 4-under through four holes. He maintained his lead with additional birdies on the 11th and 13th holes.
Shaurya, who finished as runner-up in last year's inaugural edition, attributed his success to remaining patient despite windy conditions and a tough course layout.
- • Tied 2nd (-3 / 69): Dhruv Sheoran (Gurugram), Arjun Sharma (Greater Noida), Badal Hossain (Bangladesh)
- • Tied 5th (-2 / 70): Mohammad Azhar (Hyderabad), Shubham Jaglan (Panipat)
- • Tied 11th (Even Par / 72): Saptak Talwar (Current DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader)
- • Tied 15th (+1 / 73): Kshitij Naveed Kaul (Defending champion)
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