It wasn't the ending the crowd wanted at the Hero Indian Open Saturday, but it was a thrilling finish. England's Matt Wallace defeated countryman Andrew Johnston in a one-hole playoff to take the title after local favourite Shubhankar Sharma fell apart in the final round after being tied for the lead through 54 holes. Johnston … Continue reading Matt Wallace Wins Hero Indian Open in Playoff
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It’s Sharma fever as Rookie Ties for Indian Open Lead
If he was old enough, Shubhankar Sharma could probably run for mayor and win in New Delhi right now. The 21-year-old golfing sensation wrote another chapter in his remarkable rise to fame as he shot an even-par to move into a first-place tie with Matt Wallace at the Hero Indian Open. A late mistake cost … Continue reading It’s Sharma fever as Rookie Ties for Indian Open Lead
Grillo Leads Indian Open as Sharma Rallies to Second
Emilliano Grillo has a four-stroke lead halfway through the Hero Indian Open. So why is all the buzz not about him? Because the man in second place has become a folk hero to the local golf fans in the last three months. That's 21-year-old Shubhankar Sharma if you've been on Mars for the last three … Continue reading Grillo Leads Indian Open as Sharma Rallies to Second
SSP Chawrasia Repeats at Indian Open
India's SSP Chawrasia won his fourth European Tour title on his home turf Sunday, cruising to the title by seven strokes as he finished 10-under par at the Hero Indian Open. I am very happy. It is such a tough course, I think I got lucky this week," Chawrasia said. "It was only after I … Continue reading SSP Chawrasia Repeats at Indian Open
Chawrasia a Hero with Delhi Win
After finishing second four times, SSP Chawrasia finally broke through at the Hero Indian Open on Sunday, using a 1-under 71 on Sunday to win the tournament by two strokes - his third European Tour title. The victory earned the 37-year-old Chawrasia his playing privilege on the European Tour after he lost it a year … Continue reading Chawrasia a Hero with Delhi Win
Lahiri Shocks Chawrasia in Indian Open Playoff
When SSP Chawarasia's smooth-running engine suddenly sputtered and died at the Hero Indian Open Sunday, Anirban Lahiri raced by him in the fast lane to take a stunning playoff victory, his second European Tour title in three weeks. Sitting at 12-under through 54 holes, Chawrasia bumbled his way to a closing-round 76. He had one … Continue reading Lahiri Shocks Chawrasia in Indian Open Playoff
Chawrasia Maintains Lead at Hero Indian Open
The chase is on at the Hero Indian Open after 36 holes, with the local favorite and the defending champion out in front of the field. India's SSP Chawrasia, a native of Calcutta, leads for a second straight day thanks to another bogey-free round. Just 1-under at the turn, Chawrasia added three birdies on the … Continue reading Chawrasia Maintains Lead at Hero Indian Open
Hometown Hero Chawrasia Leads Indian Open
No stranger to the course at the Delhi Golf Club, India's SSP Chawrasia came out gunning on Thursday at the Hero Indian Open, firing a 6-under 65 to forge a five-way tie atop the leader board. I played very well and was bogey free,” said Chawrasia. “I made some good putts and was hitting it … Continue reading Hometown Hero Chawrasia Leads Indian Open
Hero Indian Open Preview
The world's second-most populated country gets its chance to shine this week at the Hero Indian Open, which will welcome home Anirban Lahiri, its first native-born Tour event champion in seven years. Lahiri won at Kuala Lumpur, riding a third-round 62 to the top of the leaderboard to become just the fourth Indian man to … Continue reading Hero Indian Open Preview