Hossain opens a three-shot lead on HGA while Yadav fires historic bait

Overnight leader Jamal Hossain van Dhaka opened a three-shot gorge to the field on Wednesday after round two of the Telangana Golconda Masters in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Image Courtesy Pgti.

By Rahul Banerji

Jamal Hossain expanded his lead on Wednesday to three shots with a stunning second round in the NSL Luxe presents Telangana Golconda Masters on the Hyderabad Golf Association on Wednesday.

Hossain’s 8 under par 62 in round two was his second error-free card in as many days and brought his total to an impressive 17-under 123, the PGTI said.

Akshay Sharma from Chandigarh (62-64) took place in second place and is now until 14 under 126, three shots behind Hossain.

Another Chandigarh golfer, Angad Cheema (66-62), finished third at 12 under 128 after he corresponded the best score of the day of 62 with Hossain.

Chandimandir-based Chandarjeet Yadav script script a little history by making the very first gap-in-one on a par-4 in the record books of the PGTI.

The Drive of Chandarjeet Nulde on the pin on the 369-Yard 14^one. He then went to map A 1 above 71 and a total of 141 to miss the cut through a shot.

Hossain, a 10^one Tee -Starter on day two, continued from where he left in the round one when he gathered two birdies and an eagle on the rear nine.

The eagle-two on the par-4 15^one Came after Hossain’s tee -shot hit the flag and landed next to the gap.

Further profit

De Dhaka Golfer, currently 14^one On the PGTI order of merit, four more birdies added to the front nine thanks to some excellent chipping and wells.

“I placed a lower score in the first round, but I felt that I played better today,” Hossain said later.

Chandimandir’s Chandarjeet Yadav made the very first hole-in-one on a par-4 in PGTI history on the HGA course on Wednesday. Image Courtesy Pgti.

“Shortly after Chandarjeet made his hole-in-one at 14, I also got very close 15. My round started just after that eagle. I left a few putts behind today, but happy with my driving and tee-shots.

“I just have to keep repeating the same thing in the next two days, so that I can finally cross the line this year after I have come close to several times.”

Sharma also had a clear day and took two shots on either side of the turn.

Just like Jamal, Akshay de Green rode 15 to set up a birdie and also showed a number of great chipping and brought him to the aid when he missed the vegetables.

Arjun Prasad of Delhi, second on the earnings list of the PGTI, had a 65 to share the eighth place at 6 under 134.

Hyderabad Professionals Mohd Azhar (68) and Vishsh Sharma (70) were 35 bound^one on 2 under 138s.

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