Vishesh Opens Up Strong Lead At Golconda Masters Golf Tournament
Local favourite Vishesh Sharma moved four shots clear of the field after producing a six-under 64 in the third round of the Rs 1 crore Telangana Golconda Masters golf tournament.
Hyderabad: Local favourite Vishesh Sharma moved four shots clear of the field after producing a six-under 64 in the third round of the `1 crore Telangana Golconda Masters at Hyderabad Golf Association.
The 19-year-old, who began the day tied for the lead with Amardeep Malik, made seven birdies and a solitary bogey to reach 20-under 190.
Vishesh (60-66-64) has now held at least a share of the lead after each round. Playing at his home course, he followed his course-record-equalling opening 60 with rounds of 66 and 64 to establish a commanding advantage ahead of the final day.
Malik (61-65-68) remained the closest challenger at 16-under 194. The 41-year-old from Noida made three birdies and dropped his only shot on the par-three ninth for a two-under 68.
Delhi’s Honey Baisoya (64-64-68) moved up one place to third at 14-under 196.
Opening-round co-leader Dhruv Sheoran (60-67-70) of Gurugram made three birdies and three bogeys in an even-par 70. He slipped to fourth at 13-under 197.
Despite his sizeable advantage, Vishesh said playing in familiar surroundings provided more of an emotional lift than a technical edge.
“Playing in Hyderabad is always special, If there is an advantage, I would describe it as more of a morale and mental boost than a course advantage,” he said.
