New Delhi, Feb 11 (NationPress) American Jhared Hack has impressively gone bogey-free for the second consecutive day, seizing the halfway lead at the INR 1.5 crore DP World Players Championship 2026 held at the Qutab Golf Course in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Hack (64-63), fresh off his victory in the PGTI's season-opener in Naya Raipur last week, managed to follow up his first round of 64 with an even better seven-under 63 on day two. This performance brought his total to 13-under 127, advancing him two spots from his overnight tied third position.

Honey Baisoya (63-65), who finished third in Chhattisgarh last week, continued to shine in Delhi, posting a 65 in round two, keeping his overnight second position intact. The seven-time PGTI champion totaled 12-under 128 after 36 holes.

Jamal Hossain stood in third place at 11-under 129, while Tapendra Ghai, Dhruv Sheoran, Veer Ahlawat, and Amardeep Malik shared a joint fourth position at eight-under 132.

The cut was set at one-over 141, allowing fifty-six professionals to advance to the money rounds.

Las Vegas-based Jhared Hack, who was just two shots off the lead after round one, excelled on the back nine, collecting five birdies, including an eagle lip-out from 30 feet and a 15-foot conversion. Although his front nine was quieter, he finished strong with birdies on the eighth and ninth holes.

The 36-year-old Hack commented, “I played solid golf and hit it where I wanted to off the tee. You need to create birdie opportunities off the tee here due to the numerous trees. I was conservative yet patient, creating enough chances and making my share of putts.”

“I felt a bit under the weather on the front nine during the second half of my round, making it a mental challenge to stay focused. My plan now is to control what I can.”

Honey Baisoya had a mixed bag of seven birdies and two bogeys on Wednesday. Despite facing consecutive bogeys on the 14th and 15th, he rebounded with two birdies. He encountered trees on the 16th and 17th but managed to secure birdies with impressive second shots and long conversions just off the green.

Honey stated, “Ball placement has been essential for me this season. I've consistently found the wider parts of the green, and my putting has significantly improved. I was pleased with my recovery after the two bogeys on the back nine, and those late birdies were a result of excellent shots from tough spots.”

Commenting on the significance of cut day, Amandeep Johl, CEO of PGTI, said, “Cut Day reveals if a player is prepared for professional golf at the highest level. It tests consistency, patience, and pressure-handling skills essential for international tours.”

“At the DP World Players Championship at Qutub Golf Course, Day 2 closely mirrors global playing conditions. Players who make the cut demonstrate their ability to navigate challenging moments, adapt to changing conditions, and make sound decisions. This experience is vital for Indian professionals as they gear up for competition on the world stage.”