Sharma shoots 68, moves to tied-12th, Ahlawat top Indian

Singapore

India’s Shubhankar Sharma made a sharp move up with a solid 4-under 68 to get to a 9-under which saw him rise to tied-12th at the $1.5 million third International Series Singapore here today. Veer Ahlawat missed a handful of birdies for an even 72.

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