Gaganjeet Bhullar dug deep on a gruelling Day 3 at the Singapore Open 2025 to retain a place inside the top five of the leaderboard, even as South Korea's Jeongwoo Ham extended his commanding grip on the USD 2 million International Series event at Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. The Asian Tour showpiece, which also serves as a pathway to the LIV Golf League, is building toward a thrilling final-round climax on Sunday, April 27.

Bhullar Battles Conditions to Stay in Contention

Playing in punishing heat and humidity on the demanding Serapong Course, Bhullar carded a 1-over 72 on moving day — a round defined by damage control rather than aggression. He currently sits in tied-fifth place at 6-under 207, sharing the position with Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond (68-66-73) and Pakistan's Ahmad Baig (69-71-67).

The Indian veteran's round was derailed early by a double bogey on the third hole. He explained: I hit a good drive, it was in the first cut and the lie was fine. I had about 210 yards with a five-iron but made a poor swing and pulled it left. From there, I ended up in a tricky spot near the bunker with no proper stance for my fourth shot. I managed to get it to about 10 feet but missed the putt.

He recovered swiftly, picking up a birdie on the fourth hole and another on the ninth, but the back nine yielded only eight pars and a bogey, leaving him short of a leaderboard charge.

Bhullar reflected: It was hot and humid again, but I thought I played well. The score was not as good as the last two rounds because I did not hole as many birdie putts, but I created plenty of opportunities. I drove the ball really well — that was probably the strongest part of my game today.

Now trailing leader Ham by seven shots, Bhullar remains focused heading into the final round. With 18 holes to go, he said he would keep his head down, get some lunch, and spend time working on his putting.

Ham Flawless Again as Lead Grows to Four Shots

Jeongwoo Ham, aged 31, entered this week as a relatively unknown name outside South Korea, but has been the undisputed standout across all three rounds. His third-round 68 on Saturday extended his lead to four shots over Australia's Cameron John, who fired one of the day's joint-lowest rounds — a 67 — to move into second place.

Japan's Tomohiro Ishizaka occupies third position, one further stroke behind John, after posting a 70. Ahmad Baig of Pakistan was among the day's standout performers, carding a 67 that included an eagle and two birdies.

Ham credited his putting for his dominant run, saying it feels great because his name is always on top and the other players are not overtaking him. He also noted there is no secret to his putting and that the greens are just perfect, adding that he makes sure to get it done quickly because of the heat.

India's Other Contenders — Gill Steady, Kochhar Struggles

Young Pukhraj Singh Gill from Ludhiana, competing on an International Series invite secured through the IGPL pathway, posted a composed 72 to sit at level-par and tied-45th place. His consistent three-round showing (71-70-72) underscores the growing depth of Indian golf talent being channelled through structured domestic pathways.

Karandeep Kochhar, the other Indian who made the cut, endured a difficult outing, shooting a 6-over 77 to fall to tied-67th on the leaderboard.

What the Singapore Open Means Beyond the Scoreboard

The Singapore Open is part of the Asian Tour's International Series — a circuit backed by LIV Golf that offers players a route into the Saudi-funded league. The event's USD 2 million prize fund and LIV pathway status give it outsized significance, particularly for players like Ham who are looking to raise their global profiles rapidly.

For Indian golf, the performances of Bhullar and Gill highlight the country's continued presence on the Asian Tour stage, while the IGPL-to-International Series pathway that brought Gill into the field signals a maturing ecosystem for professional golf development in India.

With the final round set for Sunday, April 27, all eyes will be on whether Ham can hold his nerve and claim a landmark victory, or whether the chasing pack — led by Cameron John — can mount a dramatic comeback at the Serapong Course.