Anirban Lahiri, Veer Ahlawat among leaders after first round

St Andrews (Scotland), aug 25

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India’s Anirban Lahiri continued his fine run as he opened the inaugural St Andrews Bay Championship with a superb 6-under 66 that gave him a share of the lead.

Lahiri shared the lead with six players, including compatriot Veer Ahlawat. Viraj Madappa (67) was tied-seventh, while SSP Chawrasia and Gaganjeet Bhullar were tied-23rd at 3-under. Rahil Gangjee, Rashid Khan and Ajeetesh Sandhu shot a 70 each and were tied-34th.

Manu makes super start

Prague: India’s Manu Gandas enjoyed an excellent start for the second week in a row as he shot a 6-under 66 to be tied-seventh after the first round of the Czech Masters here. Gandas, who made seven birdies against one bogey, is three shots behind leader Sami Valimaki.