Indian Open Golf | S Chikkarangappa placed tied-sixth before final round

Chikka, who came close to winning his first title in Asia and Europe in Mauritius last year, was the best Indian before the final round of the ongoing Indian Open golf tournament as he is placed a tied-sixth now. He was five shots behind Indo-American golfer Julian Suri and England’s Callum Shinkwin.

Shubhankar is the second best Indian after Chikka as after a well-crafted one-under-71 he has moved up four places to tied-15th. Rashid Khan (72) and SSP Chawrasia (71) are the other two Indians placed tied 21st and 47th respectively.  

“I started really well and that set the tone for the rest of the day. My ball striking was right up there as I hit almost all greens in regulation and found all fairways. The putting was also sharp,” Chikka said after the end of the day, reported PTI.

“I will take seven birdies and a bogey on this golf course any day. This is my best round at this course and almost feels like a course record. I’ve been in good touch since late last year and that helped my confidence coming into this tournament. I just feel good about all aspects of my game at the moment.”