Shat Mishra Claims Victory in PGTI Qualifying School 2025 Pre-Qualifying II
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Synopsis
Amateur Shat Mishra excelled at the PGTI Qualifying School 2025, winning the Pre-Qualifying II at Golmuri Golf Course in Jamshedpur. With a score of eight-under 134, he led by three shots, securing a spot in the Final Qualifying Stage. Mishra's impressive performance included five birdies and two bogeys.
Key Takeaways
- Shat Mishra secured first place with a total score of eight-under 134.
- 28 players qualified for the Final Qualifying Stage from Pre-Qualifying II.
- Mishra achieved five birdies and two bogeys in the second round.
- He demonstrated strong recovery skills during the tournament.
- Mishra's performance on par-5 holes was particularly impressive.
Jamshedpur, Jan 29 (NationPress) The 19-year-old amateur Shat Mishra carded an impressive three-under 68 in the second round, securing his position at the top of the Pre-Qualifying II of the PGTI Qualifying School 2025 held at the Golmuri Golf Course on Wednesday. Mishra (66-68), representing the DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurugram, concluded with a total score of eight-under 134, finishing three shots ahead of the competition.
Out of a total of 109 competitors in Pre-Qualifying II, the leading 28 players advanced to the Final Qualifying Stage, with the cutoff set at one over 143.
Shat Mishra, who started the day as the leader by one stroke, achieved five birdies and two bogeys during his round of 68, maintaining his strong performance at Pre Q II. A nine-time junior champion, he executed notable recoveries after encountering trees on both the eighth and 18th holes, resulting in birdies. Additionally, he converted his longest putt of the week, a 20-footer on the fifth, for another birdie. Notably, three of his birdies were on par-5 holes.
Mishra commented, “I felt quite at ease following my low score of 66 in the first round. I simply aimed to keep it straightforward today by maintaining control of my shots. Whenever I faced challenges, I responded with excellent recovery shots. I played the par-5s exceptionally well over the two days, finishing six-under on them this week. Winning the Pre-Qualifying event by a significant margin boosts my confidence heading into the Final Qualifying Stage.”
Md Solayeman from Bangladesh and Shubham Narain from Delhi tied for second place with scores of five-under 137.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Delhi-based teen Shat Mishra had recorded a five-under 66 to lead after the first round.
Mishra, originally from the DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurugram, but residing in Delhi, played exceptionally well throughout the day, scoring birdies on three of the four par-5 holes. The former India No. 1 in the junior category also set up birdies on the 17th and seventh holes, both par-3s, by landing within five feet of the pin.
