PGTI NexGen: Wasim Khan Tops Round One with Six-Under 66 in Kapurthala
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Synopsis
Wasim Khan of Delhi leads the PGTI NexGen Kapurthala 2025 with an impressive six-under 66 after round one. He recorded seven birdies and a bogey at the RCF Golf Course. Ajay Baisoya and Brijesh Kumar follow in second and third place, respectively, while local player Ashbeer Saini made a hole-in-one.
Key Takeaways
- Wasim Khan leads with a score of six-under 66.
- Second place goes to Ajay Baisoya with five-under 67.
- Ashbeer Saini scored a hole-in-one during his round.
- The tournament features a total prize purse of INR 20 lakh.
- 90 players are competing, including 87 professionals.
Kapurthala, March 18 (NationPress) Wasim Khan from Delhi carded an impressive six-under 66 to take the lead after the first round of the PGTI NexGen Kapurthala 2025, the second tournament of the PGTI NexGen season, taking place at the RCF Golf Course in Kapurthala. In his opening round on Tuesday, Wasim recorded seven birdies alongside a bogey.
Ajay Baisoya from Delhi followed closely in second place with a score of five-under 67, while Brijesh Kumar from Panchkula secured third place with a score of 68.
Local favorite Ashbeer Saini of Kapurthala achieved a hole-in-one on the 10th hole during his round of 69, tying for fourth place with Sudipta Das and Amrit Lal.
At 34 years old, Wasim Khan made remarkable shots, landing within five feet for birdies on three occasions. He also executed a fantastic recovery from the trees to secure a birdie on the 16th hole. His longest birdie of the day came from a 12-footer on the 12th.
Wasim commented, “I played well today, consistently landing the ball close to the hole. My tee shots and iron work were excellent. I finished 11th in last week's season opener in Gurugram, which boosted my confidence for this week.”
“The RCF Golf Course is in superb shape, although the approaches on the Par-5s can be challenging due to water hazards guarding the greens. One must be cautious on the Par-5s here.”
This tournament boasts a prize purse of INR 20 lakh and marks the debut of PGTI in Kapurthala. It will unfold over three rounds (54 holes) with a cut after two rounds (36 holes). The top-36 players and ties will qualify for the final round.
The event features a competitive field of 90 players, including 87 professionals and three amateurs. Local talents include Kapurthala-based professional Ashbeer Saini and amateurs Avneet Singh and Sagar Uppal.
