Pukhraj Singh Gill logs top-20 at ADT Open, eyes 2027 Asian Tour spot
Synopsis
Ludhiana's Pukhraj Singh Gill shot three identical 69s to finish Tied-19th in Taipei — but the bigger story is what it means for his career: a sixth-place ADT Merit List standing puts a 2027 Asian Tour card within reach, following the same path his IGPL colleague Karandeep Kochhar successfully walked last year.
Key Takeaways
Pukhraj Singh Gill finished Tied-19th at the Ever Glory ADT Open in Taipei with a 9-under 204 (rounds of 69-69-69).
Gill is now sixth on the ADT Merit List; the top-10 earn automatic promotion to the 2027 Asian Tour .
Khalin Joshi finished Tied-12th at 12-under 201 ; Kartik Singh missed the 36-hole cut.
Typhoon Bavi forced the tournament to be reduced to 54 holes at Dong Hua Elite Golf Club .
Nathan Han (USA) won the title with a birdie on the first playoff hole, beating Sean Ramos and Minhyeok Yang after all three tied at 16-under .
Fellow IGPL player Karandeep Kochhar used the same ADT route to reach the Asian Tour last year, offering a precedent for Gill.
India's Pukhraj Singh Gill carded three successive rounds of 3-under 69 to finish Tied-19th at the Ever Glory ADT Open on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) in Taipei on 10 July, keeping his bid for a 2027 Asian Tour card firmly on track.
Gill's Steady Showing
The Ludhiana-based golfer, who claimed the IGPL Order of Merit title in 2025 and represents Honer Homes Gurugram on the India Golf Premier League (IGPL), compiled a 9-under 204 aggregate across the 54-hole event. His performance has lifted him to sixth place on the ADT Merit List — well within the top-10 threshold that earns automatic promotion to the Asian Tour for the 2027 season.
Notably, Karandeep Kochhar, a fellow IGPL player and Gill's colleague, followed the identical ADT-to-Asian Tour pathway last year, offering a clear template for what Gill is attempting to replicate.
Other Indians in the Field
Khalin Joshi delivered the strongest Indian showing of the week, carding rounds of 68-67-69 for a 12-under 201 total and a Tied-12th finish. Kartik Singh, however, missed the cut after rounds of 74 and 68 at the 36-hole stage.
Tournament Disrupted by Typhoon Bavi
The championship was curtailed to 54 holes after Typhoon Bavi threatened the venue from Friday evening, making completion of the scheduled fourth round impossible. The Tournament Committee announced the reduction after forecasts confirmed the storm would affect Dong Hua Elite Golf Club throughout Saturday.
Under revised conditions, a playoff was held immediately after regulation play. Nathan Han of the USA, Sean Ramos of the Philippines, and South Korea's Minhyeok Yang finished tied at 16-under, necessitating sudden death.
Han Wins Playoff, Claims Title
Han birdied the first playoff hole to defeat Ramos and Yang and claim the Ever Glory ADT Open title. The American had carded a final-round 7-under 65 — featuring an eagle at the par-five eighth and five birdies — to force the three-way tie. Han credited his father, who caddied for him throughout the week, as a key source of support.
Yang matched Han's 65 with nine birdies but a double bogey on the 15th cost him the outright lead. Ramos closed with a composed 5-under 67, making five birdies against a single dropped shot, to earn his playoff berth before finishing runner-up. Chinese Taipei pair Shapiyate Mako and Chan Shih-chang shared fourth at 15-under with rounds of 66 and 68 respectively.
What's Next for Gill
With the ADT season ongoing, Gill's sixth-place Merit List standing gives him a strong buffer heading into the remaining events. Sustaining his current form and consistency — as demonstrated by three identical 69s in Taipei — will be critical to cementing a top-10 finish and securing his Asian Tour card for 2027.
Point of View
Methodical way Indian club-circuit golfers are now using the ADT as a structured ladder to the Asian Tour. The IGPL-to-ADT-to-Asian Tour pipeline — validated by Kochhar last year — is emerging as a credible alternative to the traditional amateur-to-tour route. Sixth on the Merit List is a comfortable position, but the ADT season is long and margins are thin; a single off-week can reshuffle the standings significantly. The real test for Gill will be converting consistency into contention — three rounds of par-minus-three is solid, but tournament wins are what accelerate Merit List movement.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Pukhraj Singh Gill perform at the Ever Glory ADT Open?
Gill carded three rounds of 3-under 69 each for a 9-under total of 204, finishing Tied-19th at the Ever Glory ADT Open in Taipei on 10 July. The consistent showing kept him in strong contention for a 2027 Asian Tour card.
What is Gill's current standing on the ADT Merit List?
Gill is currently sixth on the Asian Development Tour Merit List. The top-10 players at the end of the ADT season earn automatic promotion to the 2027 Asian Tour.
Who won the Ever Glory ADT Open?
Nathan Han of the USA won the Ever Glory ADT Open by making a birdie on the first playoff hole, defeating Sean Ramos of the Philippines and South Korea's Minhyeok Yang. All three had finished tied at 16-under after the tournament was reduced to 54 holes due to Typhoon Bavi.
Why was the Ever Glory ADT Open cut to 54 holes?
Typhoon Bavi was forecast to affect Dong Hua Elite Golf Club from Friday evening and throughout Saturday, making it impossible to complete the scheduled fourth round. The Tournament Committee reduced the event to 54 holes and held a playoff immediately after regulation play.
Which other Indian golfers played at the Ever Glory ADT Open?
Khalin Joshi finished Tied-12th with a 12-under 201 (rounds of 68-67-69), while Kartik Singh missed the cut after rounds of 74 and 68 at the 36-hole stage.
