Danish Golf Championship Day 1: Shubhankar, Yuvraj struggle as Mory leads
Synopsis
Félix Mory's course-record 65 overshadowed a rough opening day for Indian golf — Shubhankar Sharma's six-bogey card leaves him staring at a cut miss, while Yuvraj Sandhu's closing double-bogey at T-75 compounds India's woes at the Danish Golf Championship.
Key Takeaways
Shubhankar Sharma carded a 2-over-par 74 on Day 1 of the Danish Golf Championship , placing him in danger of missing the cut.
Yuvraj Sandhu finished at even-par 72 , sitting at T-75 , after a closing double-bogey hurt his round.
Frenchman Félix Mory leads at 7-under-par 65 , matching his career-best DP World Tour round and setting a course record at Great Northern.
Lucas Bjerregaard and Brandon Stone are one shot back at 6-under in second place.
Sharma and Anirban Lahiri are set to headline India's challenge at the $4,000,000 India Championship at Delhi Golf Club from 15–18 October .
India's Shubhankar Sharma is in danger of missing the cut after carding a 2-over-par 74 on the opening day of the Danish Golf Championship at Great Northern, Kerteminde on 14 August. His compatriot Yuvraj Sandhu fared only marginally better, finishing at even-par 72 to sit at T-75, as both Indian contenders endured a difficult start to the DP World Tour event.
How the Indians Fared
Sharma's card told a familiar story of squandered opportunities — four birdies offset by six bogeys, continuing a difficult run of form that has defined his season. Sandhu showed flashes of promise with three birdies, but a closing double-bogey and an earlier bogey undid much of his good work, leaving him well adrift of the leaders.
Mory Sets Course Record to Lead
Frenchman Félix Mory stole the spotlight with a stunning 7-under-par 65 — matching the lowest round of his DP World Tour career while simultaneously setting a course record at Great Northern. Mory holds a one-shot lead over home favourite Lucas Bjerregaard of Denmark and South African Brandon Stone, who are both at 6-under.
The performance is particularly notable given Mory's season struggles — the HotelPlanner Tour graduate has missed 12 of his 16 cuts this season. However, having made three of his last five cuts, his round one showing suggests he is finding his footing on the DP World Tour.
Chasing Pack at Five Under
A cluster of five players share fourth place at 5-under par: Italy's Filippo Celli and Francesco Laporta, China's Wenyi Ding, Finland's Oliver Lindell, and Germany's Freddy Schott. The tight grouping at the top sets up a competitive second round, with the cut line expected to be a moving target.
India Championship on the Horizon
Despite their struggles in Denmark, Sharma and fellow Indian Anirban Lahiri are set to lead the country's challenge at the second edition of the India Championship, scheduled from 15–18 October at the Delhi Golf Club. The $4,000,000 event will feature defending champion Tommy Fleetwood, Career Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy, and newly crowned Open Champion Ryan Fox, among a stellar international field.
With Day 2 ahead, Sharma would need a near-flawless round to stay in contention, while Sandhu will look to steady his game and claw back into the tournament.
Point of View
Form going into the India Championship matters enormously, both competitively and commercially. Meanwhile, Mory's course record is a reminder that the DP World Tour's depth punishes inconsistency ruthlessly: a HotelPlanner Tour graduate who has missed 12 cuts this season just outpaced the entire field. India's golf ecosystem has invested in visibility through marquee home events, but results on away soil remain the harder test.
NationPress
14 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Shubhankar Sharma perform on Day 1 of the Danish Golf Championship?
Shubhankar Sharma carded a 2-over-par 74 on the opening day, recording four birdies against six bogeys. He is in serious danger of missing the cut as his difficult season continues.
Who leads the Danish Golf Championship after Day 1?
Frenchman Félix Mory leads at 7-under-par 65, a round that matched his DP World Tour career best and set a new course record at Great Northern in Kerteminde. Lucas Bjerregaard and Brandon Stone are one shot behind at 6-under.
Where does Yuvraj Sandhu stand after the first round?
Yuvraj Sandhu finished at even-par 72 and is placed at T-75. Despite three birdies, a closing double-bogey and an earlier bogey cost him significantly.
What is the India Championship and when does it take place?
The India Championship is a DP World Tour event worth $4,000,000, to be held at Delhi Golf Club from 15–18 October. It features defending champion Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, and Open Champion Ryan Fox, with Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri leading the Indian contingent.
How has Félix Mory performed this season before his Day 1 lead?
Mory had missed 12 of his 16 cuts this season before the Danish Golf Championship. However, he has made three of his last five cuts, and his opening 65 suggests he is adapting to the demands of the DP World Tour.
