Chiragh T-9th, Ajeetesh T-15th in Singapore

Sentosa (Singapore), Jan 16

Indian golfer Chiragh Kumar was impressive off the tee and added some good putting on the back nine to bring home a card of 3-under 68 in the first round of the SMBC Singapore Open today.

After being 4-under through 14 holes, Kumar ended with 68, which meant he finished tied-9th on Day 1. Thailand’s Kosuke Hamamoto shot a 6-under 65 to take the first round clubhouse lead.

Among other Indians in the fray, Ajeetesh Sandhu (69) was tied-15th, while Aman Raj and Khalin Joshi shot 1-under 70 each to be tied-33rd. Rashid Khan and Udayan Mane were also 1-under but they had four and seven holes still to play.

Rahil Gangjee was even after 16, while SSP Chawrasia (72) was tied-71 as was Shiv Kapur. Jyoti Randhawa and S Chikkarangappa carded 3-over 74 each, Viraj Madappa shot a 5-over 76 and Jeev Milkha Singh struggled to 8-over 79.

A one-hour suspension in the afternoon due to thunderstorms meant 45 players were unable to complete the round. — PTI