PGTI Championship: Pukhraj Gill and Abhinav Lohan Lead with 66
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Synopsis
Pukhraj Singh Gill and Abhinav Lohan share the lead with six-under 66 scores at the Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship 2025 in Ahmedabad, showcasing exceptional performances on the first day of the tournament.
Key Takeaways
- Pukhraj Singh Gill and Abhinav Lohan lead with 66.
- Five players tied for third at four-under 68.
- Varun Parikh is the top local player at tied 48th.
- Exceptional performances on Kalhaar Blues & Greens.
- Top 50 players will advance after two rounds.
Ahmedabad, April 9 (NationPress) Pukhraj Singh Gill from Ludhiana and Abhinav Lohan of Faridabad both delivered impressive opening round scores of six-under 66, sharing the top position at the INR 2 crore Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship 2025 held at the Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club on Wednesday.
The tied third place at four-under 68 was held by five players, including Yashas Chandra from Mysuru, Sachin Baisoya and Anshul Kabthiyal from Delhi, as well as Vishesh Sharma from Hyderabad and Amrit Lal from Chandigarh.
Among the local professionals from Ahmedabad, Varun Parikh secured the highest position at tied 48th after shooting a 74.
Pukhraj Singh Gill’s round of 66 was remarkable for being bogey-free. The 28-year-old showcased his exceptional ball-striking skills, hitting most fairways and greens, and achieved three birdies on both the front and back nine.
He made two easy tap-ins and chipped in for a birdie on the 15th after sinking a 15-footer for another birdie.
“This course aligns well with my game, rewarding good ball-striking, especially off the tees. I played both nines effectively. The early wind made the pars at the start very stabilizing, providing a decent launch. A bogey-free beginning is always appreciated,” said Pukhraj.
“I have maintained a consistent performance this season and feel comfortable on this course, which boosts my confidence for this week.”
Abhinav Lohan, a seasoned winner of multiple PGTI titles, matched Pukhraj’s score with seven birdies and one bogey in his first round.
The 15-year-old son of Indian golf legend Jeev Milkha Singh, Harjai Milkha Singh, who is participating as an amateur, carded an 81 on Wednesday, placing him tied for 110th.
The tournament at Kalhaar Blues & Greens features a field of 126 players, including 123 professionals and three amateurs. It follows a stroke-play format consisting of four rounds of 18 holes each. The top 50 players and ties will advance after two rounds, with a course par of 72.
