Joshi, Dahiya, Kapur Hold Leads in India and Ras Al Khaimah
Khalin Joshi maintains a three-shot advantage at the Bengaluru Open, while Anvvi Dahiya leads the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour, and Shiv Kapur is ahead in the AM Green IGPL Invitational.
Khalin Joshi Leads Bengaluru Open
Khalin Joshi, a local Bengaluru golfer, holds a three-shot advantage heading into the final round of the Rs 1 crore Bengaluru Open. On Thursday, 24 September 2026, Joshi posted a three-under 69, bringing his overall score to 18-under 198 after three rounds.
He began the day with a six-stroke lead, securing an eagle on the par-five fifth hole and adding three birdies against two bogeys during his round. Manu Gandas, the 2023 PGTI Rankings champion from Gurugram, delivered the lowest score of the day with a bogey-free eight-under 64.
This performance moved Gandas from tied third to second place, reducing Joshi's lead and setting his total at 15-under 201. Saptak Talwar now occupies sole third place at 11-under 205, following a four-under 68. Joshi commented on the increased difficulty, citing stronger winds, quicker greens, and challenging flag positions.
Anvvi Dahiya Commands Women's Tour
Eighteen-year-old Anvvi Dahiya has taken command at the 13th Leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour in Gurugram. The rookie professional carded a five-under 67 in the second round, her only under-par score of the day, to reach a one-over total of 145.
This impressive performance, which included six birdies and an eagle, marked an 11-shot improvement from her initial round of 78. Dahiya, who turned professional earlier this year after a distinguished amateur career including winning the 2022 DGC Ladies Open Amateur Golf Championship at 14, now leads experienced competitors.
Vani Kapoor (73-73) sits in second position, while Ridhima Dilawari (75-72), the Order of Merit leader, is third. Tvesa Malik and Nayanika Sanga are tied for fourth. Dahiya aims for her first professional victory in her hometown event.
Kapur Ahead in Ras Al Khaimah
Veteran Indian golfer Shiv Kapur has established a three-shot lead at the AM Green IGPL Invitational in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, positioning himself for a potential maiden IGPL win. Kapur recorded a solid three-under 69 on Thursday, 24 September 2026, bringing his two-day total to 13-under.
His consistent play, featuring three birdies on the front nine and three more on the back, helped his RVR Delhi Blue Bulls team share the lead with Auro Goa Eagles at 17-under in the team standings. Varun Chopra, representing Auro Goa, posted a four-under 68 to emerge as the sole second-place individual at 10-under, three shots behind Kapur.
Veer Ganapathy and Gaganjeet Bhullar are among those tied at five-under. Kapur's round included his first dropped shot of the week on the ninth hole after 26 bogey-free holes.
Upcoming Asian Tournament Conclusions
The final rounds of both the Bengaluru Open and the 13th Leg of the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour are scheduled to conclude on Friday, 25 September 2026. The Bengaluru Open carries a substantial prize fund of Rs 1 crore, offering significant financial reward for the winner.
For the women's tour, this Gurugram event serves as the concluding competition before the Hero Women's Indian Open, which will take place next month at the same venue.
These tournaments reveal the competitive landscape for Indian golfers, providing crucial opportunities to secure victories and enhance their standing within the Asian golf circuit ahead of these important regional events.
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