Bhullar leads Indians at tied-31st in $2 million Morocco golf event
Synopsis
Gaganjeet Bhullar was the lone Indian bright spot at the $2 million International Series Morocco, finishing tied 31st with a 6-under total while seven compatriots missed the cut. The bigger story was Hong Kong's Taichi Kho, 25, who outduelled former Masters champion Bubba Watson to win at 19-under — his first International Series title and a result that vaulted him to second on the Asian Tour Order of Merit.
Key Takeaways
Gaganjeet Bhullar finished tied 31st at 6-under-par , leading all Indians at the International Series Morocco on 15 June .
Bhullar holds 11 Asian Tour victories and four AM Green IGPL wins .
Karandeep Kochhar and Ajeetesh Sandhu both finished tied 61st after closing rounds of 78 and 77 respectively.
Seven other Indian players failed to make the cut after the first two rounds.
Taichi Kho of Hong Kong won at 19-under-par , edging Bubba Watson for his first International Series title.
Kho's win moved him to second in the Asian Tour Order of Merit and third in The International Series Rankings .
Gaganjeet Bhullar emerged as the top-ranked Indian at the International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco, carding a final-round 1-over 73 to finish tied 31st at the US$2 million Asian Tour event in Rabat on 15 June. The veteran's four-round aggregate of 6-under-par — built on scores of 70, 74, 68, and 73 — kept India visible in the upper half of a competitive leaderboard.
Bhullar's Steady Showing
One of India's most accomplished professionals, Bhullar brings 11 Asian Tour victories and four AM Green IGPL wins to his name. While he was unable to mount a title challenge over the weekend, his consistency across all four rounds ensured he finished as the highest-placed Indian in a field featuring several of the Tour's prominent names. The Moroccan layout proved demanding throughout the week, underlining the quality of his four-day effort.
Kochhar and Sandhu Struggle in Final Round
Karandeep Kochhar, himself a winner on the AM Green Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), endured a difficult closing round, carding a 78 to slip to tied 61st. Ajeetesh Sandhu fared similarly, posting a 77 to finish alongside Kochhar at tied 61st. Seven other Indian players in the field were unable to survive the halfway cut, making Bhullar's top-31 finish the solitary bright spot for the Indian contingent.
Taichi Kho Claims Maiden International Series Title
Hong Kong's Taichi Kho, aged 25, delivered the standout performance of the week, closing with a 68 to finish at 19-under-par and claim his first International Series title and second Asian Tour victory. He edged out former Masters champion Bubba Watson — whose last Tour win came in 2018 — who posted a closing 70 in a tense final-round battle.
Kho's Win Reshapes Asian Tour Rankings
The victory carried considerable ranking implications: Kho moved to second place in the Asian Tour Order of Merit and third in The International Series Rankings. The win also offered personal redemption, coming just days after he lost in a playoff on the Japan Golf Tour the previous week.
What's Next for India
With a busy stretch of events ahead on the Asian Tour calendar, Kochhar and Sandhu will be looking to rebound quickly. Bhullar's ability to compete on demanding international layouts remains a positive signal, and the Indian contingent will be aiming to convert that competitiveness into stronger finishes in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
Only one in the top half of the leaderboard. The IGPL has raised the domestic profile of Indian golf, but converting that circuit form to Asian Tour results on foreign layouts remains the persistent gap. Taichi Kho's win is the more consequential story: a 25-year-old from Hong Kong is now second on the Order of Merit, and the Asian Tour's depth outside the traditional golfing nations is quietly becoming a structural challenge for Indian professionals seeking ranking points and prize money.
NationPress
1 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Gaganjeet Bhullar finish at the International Series Morocco?
Bhullar finished tied 31st at 6-under-par, carding rounds of 70, 74, 68, and 73 over four days. He was the highest-placed Indian in the field at the US$2 million Asian Tour event in Rabat on 15 June.
Who won the International Series Morocco 2025?
Hong Kong's Taichi Kho won the International Series Morocco, finishing at 19-under-par after a closing 68. He edged former Masters champion Bubba Watson, whose last win had come in 2018.
How did the other Indian golfers perform at the Morocco event?
Karandeep Kochhar and Ajeetesh Sandhu both finished tied 61st after difficult final rounds of 78 and 77 respectively. Seven other Indian players in the field did not make the cut after the opening two rounds.
What does Taichi Kho's win mean for the Asian Tour rankings?
Kho's victory moved him to second place in the Asian Tour Order of Merit and third in The International Series Rankings. It was his second Asian Tour win overall and his first International Series title.
What is the International Series Morocco prize fund?
The International Series Morocco presented by Visit Morocco carried a total prize fund of US$2 million and was held on the Asian Tour.
