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Angad Cheema Retains Two-Shot Lead at Telangana Open
Angad Cheema is leading the Telangana Open golf tournament after three rounds.
He has scored 20 strokes under par, which is an excellent score.
His three rounds were 70, 61 and 65.
His third round included eight birdies and an eagle, but also three bogeys.
Rashid Khan also shot 65 and is two strokes behind Cheema.
Jairaj Singh Sandhu moved up 17 places after shooting 63.
Cheema is trying to win his fifth PGTI Tour title and sixth professional tournament overall.
The winner will be decided in the final round.
The tournament is being played in Vikarabad, Telangana.
Angad Cheema shot a seven-under 65 to reach 20-under 196 after three rounds.
Cheema’s third round featured eight birdies, an eagle on the 16th and three bogeys.
Rashid Khan matched Cheema’s 65 and remained second at 18-under 198.
Jairaj Singh Sandhu climbed 17 places to third after firing a nine-under 63.
The Rs 1 crore Telangana Open is being held at Vooty Golf County in Vikarabad.
- Who
- Angad Cheema leads, with Rashid Khan second and Jairaj Singh Sandhu third.
- What
- Cheema retained a two-shot lead after shooting seven-under 65 in the third round.
- Where
- Vooty Golf County in Vikarabad, Telangana.
- When
- The third round was played on August 27, 2026; the final round follows.
- Why
- Cheema reached 20-under 196 through three rounds, preserving his lead over Khan.
Key facts
- Leader
- Angad Cheema
- Leader’s score
- 20-under 196 after three rounds
- Second place
- Rashid Khan at 18-under 198
- Third place
- Jairaj Singh Sandhu at 14-under 202
- Cheema’s scorecard
- 70-61-65
- Prize fund
- Rs 1 crore
- Cut
- One-under 143; 50 of 131 players advanced to the final two rounds
- Title target
- Cheema is pursuing his fifth PGTI Tour title and sixth professional win overall
Quotes
Angad Cheema
Chandigarh-based golfer and four-time DP World PGTI winner
“An 11-under round is definitely the lowest score I have ever shot. I’m not sure which performance I would rate higher, but today was an exceptional round. I was six-under through seven holes, so at that stage I felt an even lower score might be possible.”
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“I missed quite a few putts, so the score could have been even better. But my game is improving with each round. I’m not trying to force anything. I’m responding to the situation, playing the shot that is required and keeping things straightforward.”
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Sources
Angad Cheema holds 2-shot lead
Telangana Open 2026: Angad Cheema Fires Career-Low 61 To Take Two-Shot Lead After Round 2
PGTI Tour: Angad Cheema maintains two-shot lead at Telangana Open
Telangana Open 2026: Angad Cheema Retains Two-Shot Lead After Third-Round 65
Angad Cheema Holds Two-Shot Lead After Round Three Of Telangana Open
Cheema Takes Lead at Telangana Open Golf
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