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Khalin Joshi Maintains Three-Shot Lead at Bengaluru Open After Challenging Third Round
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News18•24-09-2026, 17:45
Khalin Joshi Maintains Three-Shot Lead at Bengaluru Open After Challenging Third Round
- •Khalin Joshi carded a three-under 69 to maintain a three-shot lead after the third round of the Bengaluru Open, reaching 18-under 198.
- •The 34-year-old Bengaluru golfer made an eagle on the par-five fifth and three birdies against two bogeys.
- •Manu Gandas of Gurugram produced the lowest score of the day with a bogey-free eight-under 64, climbing to second place at 15-under 201.
- •Saptak Talwar moved into sole third place at 11-under 205 after posting a four-under 68.
- •Joshi described the round as challenging due to strengthened wind, quickened greens, and difficult flag positions, but expressed confidence for the final round.
Key Questions Answered
Khalin Joshi returned a three-under 69 in round three to reach 18-under 198, maintaining a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the Bengaluru Open.
Gurugram’s Manu Gandas produced the lowest score of the day with a bogey-free eight-under 64, climbing from tied third to second place at 15-under 201.
Gurugram’s Veer Ahlawat and local teenager Manoj S share fourth place at 10-under 206 after carding rounds of 69 and 71 respectively.
