Ahmedabad, 17-01-2017
Himmat Singh Rai & Ikramuddin Shah share first round lead at Final Qualifying Stage
Delhi golfers Himmat Singh Rai and Ikramuddin Shah shot scores of three-under-69 to be tied for the first round lead at the PGTI’s Final Qualifying Stage for the 2017 season being held at Kensville Golf & Country Club near Ahmedabad.
While former Asian Tour winner Himmat struck six birdies and three bogeys during his opening round on Tuesday, Ikramuddin put together five birdies and two bogeys to lead the rest by one shot.
The three players in tied third at two-under-70 were Delhi’s Karan Vasudeva, Lucknow’s Vijay Kumar and Harish K of Mysore.
Ahmedabad-based Arshpreet Thind was in tied sixth at one-under-71 along with Bhopal’s Devendra Patel, Rudresh Sharma of Delhi and Bengaluru’s C G Somiah.
The top 80 players (+ ties) will make the cut after round two of the Final Qualifying Stage. At the end of round four only the top 39 players (+ ties) will earn full cards for the 2017 PGTI season.
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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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