Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open: Ceerat, Guntas in top 10 after Round 2
Synopsis
Teenager Guntas Kaur Sandhu, just 15, and 19-year-old Ceerat Kang are keeping India's flag flying at the 40th Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open — both inside the top 10 after Round 2, with India trailing team leaders Malaysia by just four strokes heading into the decisive final round at Glenmarie Golf & Country Club.
Key Takeaways
Ceerat Kang (19, Panchkula) carded a one-under 71 in Round 2 to sit solo sixth at an overall one-over 145 .
Guntas Kaur Sandhu (15, Chandigarh) posted a two-over 74 to lie at joint seventh after two rounds.
Malaysia's Amberly Zaira Binti Zamra leads the individual standings at two-under 142 after a five-under 67 in Round 2.
India are third in the team championship with a combined four-over 292 , trailing leaders Malaysia by four strokes .
The tournament is in its 40th edition , held at Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, Selangor , with 54 golfers from 11 countries competing.
The individual title is decided over 54 holes ; the team championship over 36 holes .
Ceerat Kang and Guntas Kaur Sandhu, the two-member Indian contingent fielded by the Indian Golf Union (IGU), stayed in contention at the 40th Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open in Selangor, Malaysia, holding their positions inside the top 10 after the second round at Glenmarie Golf & Country Club on Tuesday, 29 July. In the team championship, India sit third with a combined four-over 292, trailing leaders Malaysia by four strokes.
Individual Standings After Round 2
Ceerat Kang, 19, from Panchkula, carded a one-under 71 in her second round to reach an overall one-over 145, placing her in solo sixth position. Guntas Kaur Sandhu, 15, from Chandigarh, posted a two-over 74 to sit at joint seventh. Malaysia's Amberly Zaira Binti Zamra stormed to the top of the leaderboard with a superb five-under 67, taking the overall lead at two-under 142.
How India's Rounds Unfolded
Ceerat opened her second round in promising fashion, recording three birdies on the front nine, before bogeys on the 16th and 18th holes checked her progress. Guntas had a more eventful outing — three birdies and two bogeys on the front nine, followed by one birdie and two bogeys on the back nine — to finish at two-over 74.
In the opening round, Guntas had impressed with a one-over 73 to share tied second alongside three other golfers, while Ceerat carded a two-over 74 to end Day 1 in solo sixth. At that stage, Malaysia's Foong Zi Yu led with a one-under 71, and India's team total stood at three-over 147.
Tournament Context and Field
The Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open, now in its 40th edition, is a three-round, 54-hole individual contest staged at the Glenmarie Golf & Country Club. The team championship is decided over 36 holes using the combined scores of each country's two-player squad. A total of 54 golfers from 11 countries — including China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, South Korea, Philippines, and Singapore — are competing this year.
The IGU, the National Sports Federation (NSF) recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), Government of India, selected and sent the two-member squad. With one round remaining, both Indian golfers will need to close the gap on the Malaysian leader to challenge for individual honours, while the team will look to overhaul the four-stroke deficit.
What to Watch in the Final Round
Ceerat needs to replicate or better her second-round form and avoid the late-hole lapses that cost her on Tuesday. For the teenage Guntas, consistency across all 18 holes will be key. India's team medal hopes hinge on both players firing in tandem in the concluding round.
Point of View
And the IGU's decision to send this young pair to a competitive Asian field reflects a longer-term development bet. Four strokes is a bridgeable gap in one round, but the team medal will require both players to peak simultaneously — a tall ask for golfers this age. If either converts, it will be a significant marker for the programme.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are India's standings at the Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open after Round 2?
India are placed third in the team championship with a combined four-over 292, trailing leaders Malaysia by four strokes. Individually, Ceerat Kang is solo sixth at one-over 145 and Guntas Kaur Sandhu is joint seventh after two rounds.
Who is leading the Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open after Round 2?
Malaysia's Amberly Zaira Binti Zamra leads the individual standings at two-under 142 after carding a five-under 67 in the second round at Glenmarie Golf & Country Club, Selangor.
How did Ceerat Kang perform in her second round?
Ceerat Kang carded a one-under 71 in Round 2, recording three birdies on the front nine before bogeys on the 16th and 18th holes. She sits at an overall one-over 145 in solo sixth place.
How old is Guntas Kaur Sandhu and who sent her to the tournament?
Guntas Kaur Sandhu is 15 years old and is from Chandigarh. She was selected and sent by the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the National Sports Federation recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
What is the format of the Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open?
The Malaysia Ladies Amateur Open is a three-round, 54-hole event with the individual title decided after all three rounds. The team championship is decided over 36 holes using the combined scores of each country's two-player squad. The 40th edition is being held at Glenmarie Golf & Country Club in Selangor, Malaysia.
