Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Joshi Holds Lead as Gandas Charges at Bengaluru Open
Khalin Joshi is leading a golf tournament in Bengaluru.
He has a three-shot advantage going into the last round.
Joshi scored three strokes under par in the third round.
He made an eagle, three birdies and two bogeys.
Manu Gandas played the best round of the day with eight strokes under par.
Gandas is now in second place and has narrowed Joshi’s lead.
Saptak Talwar is third, while Veer Ahlawat and Manoj S are tied for fourth.
The winner will be decided in the final round on Friday.
Khalin Joshi leads the Bengaluru Open by three shots after shooting a three-under 69 in the third round.
Joshi stands at 18-under 198 after rounds of 61, 68 and 69.
Manu Gandas carded a bogey-free eight-under 64 to move into second at 15-under 201.
Saptak Talwar is third at 11-under 205, while Veer Ahlawat and Manoj S share fourth at 10-under 206.
The Rs 1 crore tournament heads into its final round on Friday.
- Who
- Khalin Joshi leads, with Manu Gandas, Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat and Manoj S among the top contenders.
- What
- Joshi maintained a three-shot lead after the third round of the Bengaluru Open.
- When
- After the third round on Thursday, with the final round scheduled for Friday.
- Where
- Bengaluru.
- Why
- Joshi is trying to win the tournament, while Gandas is seeking to close the remaining gap.
- Leader
- Khalin Joshi
- Leader's score
- 18-under 198
- Lead
- Three shots over Manu Gandas
- Best third-round score
- Manu Gandas: bogey-free eight-under 64
- Third place
- Saptak Talwar at 11-under 205
- Prize purse
- Rs 1 crore
- Final round
- Friday