Is Veer Ahlawat Set to Shine at the Austrian Open?

Synopsis
In the heart of Salzburg, Veer Ahlawat impressively ties for 11th at the Austrian Alpine Open. Despite Shubhankar Sharma's struggles, Ahlawat's strong performance keeps fans hopeful. Will he catch the leader, Marcel Schneider, as the tournament unfolds? Get all the details on this thrilling golf event!
Key Takeaways
- Veer Ahlawat is tied for 11th after two rounds.
- Shubhankar Sharma missed the cut for the fifth time in a row.
- Marcel Schneider leads the tournament at 11-under par.
- Ahlawat recorded four birdies on day two.
- The competition remains fierce as the tournament progresses.
Salzburg (Austria), May 31 (NationPress) Veer Ahlawat delivered a consistent performance on day two, continuing his solid start, and is currently tied for 11th place at the mid-point of the Austrian Alpine Open. He posted rounds of 67-68 at the par-70 Gut Altentann Golf Course, achieving a score of 5-under, which places him six strokes behind the leader, Marcel Schneider (63-66) at 11-under.
Shubhankar Sharma, Ahlawat’s fellow competitor, improved with a second-round score of one-under par, yet it was insufficient for him to remain in the tournament. His challenging first round ultimately led to his elimination, as he finished four over par, missing the cut set at one under par. This marks Sharma’s fifth consecutive missed cut.
Ahlawat recorded four birdies and two bogeys during his round, with birdies on the third, fifth, ninth, and eighteenth holes, while bogeys occurred on his second and fifteenth holes, as per reports received here on Saturday.
The day one leader, Schneider, maintained his position with a bogey-free round of four under par, securing a two-shot lead over his nearest competitor. He made birdies on the eighth, ninth, fourteenth, and eighteenth holes.
Schneider's first birdie came on the eighth hole with a remarkable 22-foot putt, followed by another birdie on the ninth, showcasing his impressive putting skills. He continued to impress with another long putt from over 20 feet on the fourteenth hole.
In second place, just two shots behind the leader, is Nicolai Von Dellingshausen, who also played four under par with five birdies and one bogey, ensuring Schneider's lead did not extend by day’s end.
Claiming third place is Callum Tarren from England, who achieved an outstanding bogey-free round of 63.