Bhullar takes lead in DLF Masters

Bhullar takes lead in DLF MastersGaganjeet Bhullar has carded three-under 69 in the third round of the Rs 8 million DLF Masters golf tournament to hold his one stroke lead on Jyoti Randhawa (67) at the DLF golf and Country Club on Saturday.

Bhullar’s score stood at a total of 11-under 205 at the end of the third round. Bhullar carded three birdies on the seventh, ninth and eleventh holes to leave behind the leading golfer Randhawa.  

Randhawa, Asia no 1, also produced his best performance with four birdies on the third, fourth, fifth and seventh hole. Randhawa carded eagle on the 10th and 11th hole to take lead. But, he failed to hold his lead as he carded a double bogey on the 12th and 15th hole.

Shamim Khan (69) and Digvijay Singh (71) shared the third spot with a total of eight-under 208. Bhullar is unbeaten in last four starts, while Randhawa is unbeaten in his last five starts on the Indian tour. These stats promise a close contest between these two in the final round on Sunday.