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
Sharma Squeezes Ahead at WGC-Mexico
Shubhankar-mania is real. 21-year-old Indian sensation Shubhankar Sharma fired a second-round 66 to take the lead at the WGC-Mexico City on Friday. He leads 2018 Masters Champion Sergio Garcia, Rafa Cabrera Bello and Amiercan Xander Schauffele by two strokes apiece. For the second straight day, Sharma dominated the back nine, recording five birdies to record … Continue reading Sharma Squeezes Ahead at WGC-Mexico
Shubhankar Sharma Claims Title at Joburg Open
It took an extra day but it was worth the wait for India's Shubhankar Sharma, who took his first European Tour title on Monday at the Joburg Open in South Africa. Just 21, Sharma has now clinched a spot in the 2018 Open Championship, finishing Sunday's round with a 69. It was just his 10th … Continue reading Shubhankar Sharma Claims Title at Joburg Open
Sharma Up 5 Strokes Through 54 at Joburg Open
India's Shubhankar Sharma roared to a 5-stroke lead after shooting a 65 on Saturday at the Joburg Open. He's the first player to be 20-under after three rounds of an European Tour event since Rory McIlroy did so at the 2015 Omega Dubai Desert Classic. This is just the 10th Euro Tour event for Sharma, … Continue reading Sharma Up 5 Strokes Through 54 at Joburg Open
Tongue-Twister: Tapio Pulkkanen Leads Joburg Open Through 2
Finland's Tapio Pulkkanen leads the Joburg Open after two rounds thanks to his Friday 64. The 27-year-old is 14-under and has a 1-stroke lead over Shubhankar Sharma. Sharma had the low-round of the day with a 61. Third place is a tie between another Finn, Mikko Korhonen, and South Africa's own Erik van Rooyen. Any … Continue reading Tongue-Twister: Tapio Pulkkanen Leads Joburg Open Through 2
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