Synopsis
Ankur Chadha showcased his golfing prowess with a stunning eight-under 63, leading the Final Qualifying Stage of the TATA Steel PGTI Qualifying School 2025, held at the Golmuri Golf Course in Jamshedpur. His impressive performance and confidence set a promising tone for the upcoming rounds.Key Takeaways
- Ankur Chadha leads with 12-under 130.
- Second place held by Anant Singh Ahlawat at 11-under 131.
- Top 88 players made the halfway cut.
- Chadha's round included six birdies and no bogeys.
- Full cards for the 2025 season will be awarded after round four.
Jamshedpur, Feb 5 (NationPress) Ankur Chadha delivered an impressive eight-under 63, securing the halfway lead with a total of 12-under 130 at the Final Qualifying Stage of the TATA Steel PGTI Qualifying School 2025, hosted at the Golmuri Golf Course in Jamshedpur.
In second place, amateur Anant Singh Ahlawat from Panchkula shot a 64, totaling 11-under 131.
The halfway cut was established at three-over 145, allowing the top 88 players, which includes 14 amateurs and 13 international competitors, to advance from a total field of 126.
Based in Gurugram, Ankur Chadha (67-63), who was tied for second and just one stroke behind after the first round, delivered an exceptional bogey-free performance of 63 on Wednesday, taking the lead by a single shot. The 30-year-old Chadha registered six birdies on the front nine and two more on the back nine.
Chadha executed two remarkable chip-ins, drove the par-4 12th green, and capitalized on the par-5 holes during his second round.
Expressing his thoughts, Ankur stated, “I putted significantly better today compared to round one, as I improved my ability to read the greens' speed. I was more conservative with my putts from beyond 15 feet. A bogey-free round boosts my confidence moving forward. I’m quite familiar with Golmuri since I've played here numerous times, which is an added advantage for me. I aim to maintain this momentum in the next two rounds.”
Anant Singh Ahlawat achieved eight birdies and a single bogey on Wednesday, moving from tied second to sole second place.
In third place, Pune’s Divyansh Dubey, the first-round leader, shot a 66, concluding the second round at 10-under 132.
At the conclusion of round four, the top 32 players (+ties) will secure their full cards for the 2025 PGTI season.
