Coimbatore, Oct 1 (NationPress) Delhi’s Arjun Prasad showcased a consistent performance with a two-under 70, taking the lead at the INR 1 crore Tamil Nadu Open 2025 held at the Coimbatore Golf Club. Starting the day in third place, just a shot off the lead, he ended the second round as the leader with a total of four-under 140.

Meanwhile, Jamal Hossain from Bangladesh, who was tied for the lead after the first round, fell to second place with a score of three-under 141 after posting an even-par 72.

Amidst challenging scoring conditions due to strong winds, Pranav Mardikar from Pune recorded the day’s best score of 69, elevating him to tied third at two-under 142, alongside Anshul Patel from Ahmedabad (71).

Anshul Kabthiyal from Delhi also matched the top score of the day with a 69, placing him fifth at one-under 143. In contrast, Gaurav Pratap Singh, who shared the overnight lead with Jamal, struggled with a 79, dropping to tied 20th at four-over 148.

The only Tamil Nadu-based professional to make the cut was S. Prasanth (77-71), who also stands tied at 20th.

The cut line was set at eight-over 152, with fifty-two professionals making the cut.

Arjun Prasad, ranked second in the 2025 PGTI Order of Merit and seeking his first title, started the day with a bogey but recovered with two birdies and another bogey on the front nine, finishing at level-par. He excelled on the back nine, making two birdies from 15 feet.

Reflecting on his performance, Arjun stated, “I maintained good control of my shots throughout the day. Although I missed a few greens early on, I created numerous opportunities for myself and made some crucial par-saves.”

“The pin placements were tricky, and positioning was key today. Navigating the wind effectively was essential, and I feel I managed that well.”

Jamal Hossain, who claimed victory in Hyderabad last week, recorded three birdies and three bogeys.