Dhruv Sheoran produced a flawless six-under 66 on Thursday, April 24, to surge three shots clear at the top of the INR 1 crore PGTI Players Championship at Classic Golf & Country Club, Nuh, Haryana. The 31-year-old Gurugram golfer now stands at 15-under 201 after Round Three, firmly in command heading into the final round of one of the most prestigious events on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI).

Sheoran's Dominant Round Three Performance

Sheoran, a PGTI Tour winner in 2024, carded back-to-back rounds of 66 to post a cumulative scorecard of 69-66-66. His third round was defined by an explosive start — he rattled off four consecutive birdies from holes 2 through 5, seizing early momentum and setting the tone for a disciplined, error-free round. He added further birdies on the 10th and 11th holes to finish with a six-under card.

Speaking after his round, Sheoran said he did not realise at the time how much those four early birdies gave him momentum and helped him build into the round. He added that his focus remains on process rather than leaderboard position, stating he is simply trying to follow his process and improve each day rather than thinking about his position.

Chowrasia Makes Strong Move Into Second Place

Kolkata's Sunit Chowrasia, making a notable comeback from a lengthy injury lay-off earlier in 2025, climbed into sole second place at 12-under 204 after a steady four-under 68. His round featured five birdies and a single bogey, moving him up one position from his overnight tied-third slot.

Chowrasia, who claimed a victory on the DP World PGTI NexGen last month, said he got into a good rhythm early with birdies on the fifth and sixth holes, which made him comfortable. He added that while there were a few ups and downs on the back nine, it was overall a solid round and he plans to keep playing the same way in the final round.

Leaderboard Standings Heading Into Final Round

Overnight co-leader Akshay Sharma of Chandigarh and Jamal Hossain, who had shared the first-round lead, are tied third at 11-under 205. Sharma followed his tournament-low 65 in Round Two with a composed two-under 70, while Hossain carded a 68 to stay in contention.

Karnal's Mani Ram occupies fifth place at nine-under 207 after a round of 70 that included an eagle on the par-5 14th hole, along with two birdies and two bogeys.

Tied sixth at eight-under 208 are overnight co-leader Harman Sachdeva of Gurugram after a 71, Kolkata's Mohammad Sanju who made a strong move with a 67, Om Prakash Chouhan — the 2023 DP World PGTI Order of Merit champion and a winner earlier this season who carded a 69 — and Nepal's Sukra Bahadur Rai, who posted a 72 on Thursday.

Context and Significance of the PGTI Players Championship

The INR 1 crore PGTI Players Championship is among the marquee events on the Indian professional golf circuit, attracting top domestic talent and serving as a key ranking event. Classic Golf & Country Club in Nuh has provided a challenging but fair test, with scoring conditions allowing the best players to separate themselves from the field.

Sheoran's current form is particularly noteworthy given his consistency across all three rounds. His only score above 69 was his opening round, and he has since produced two identical 66s. This level of sustained precision under tournament pressure underscores why he is considered one of the most reliable performers on the PGTI Tour.

Chowrasia's resurgence is equally compelling. The veteran Kolkata golfer had been sidelined for a significant period due to injury, and his return to competitive form — culminating in a NexGen win last month and now a second-place position at a major PGTI event — signals that he remains a force in Indian professional golf.

What to Expect in the Final Round

With a three-shot cushion, Sheoran enters Friday's final round as the clear favourite, but the chasing pack — led by Chowrasia, Sharma, and Hossain — will be eager to apply early pressure. A fast start from any of the players at 11-under or 12-under could quickly tighten the race.

Should Sheoran hold on and claim the title, it would mark his second PGTI Tour victory and further cement his status as one of the most consistent Indian golfers of his generation. All eyes will be on Classic Golf & Country Club on Friday as the tournament reaches its climax.