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Khalin Joshi Takes Six-Shot Lead At Bengaluru Open
Khalin Joshi is leading the Bengaluru Open golf tournament by six shots.
He played two rounds and scored 15 shots under par.
He is playing at his home course in Bengaluru.
Manoj S, an 18-year-old golfer from Bengaluru, is in second place.
Four other golfers are tied for third place.
Joshi made five birdies and one bogey in his second round.
Only 52 of the 132 golfers made the halfway cut.
The final results will help decide which players keep their playing rights for the next season.
Khalin Joshi shot a four-under 68 to reach 15-under 129 after 36 holes.
Joshi leads local teenager Manoj S by six shots at the halfway stage.
Manu Gandas, Saptak Talwar, Shaurya Bhattacharya and Veer Ahlawat share third place at seven-under.
The halfway cut fell at one-over 145, with 52 of 132 players advancing.
The tournament is the final event before the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit top 60 are confirmed.
- Who
- Khalin Joshi leads the field, with Manoj S in second place.
- What
- Joshi extended his lead to six shots at the halfway stage of the Bengaluru Open 2026.
- Where
- Karnataka Golf Association in Bengaluru.
- When
- September 23, 2026, after the second round.
- Why
- The event is the final tournament before the top 60 players in the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit are confirmed.
Key facts
- Leader
- Khalin Joshi, 15-under 129
- Second place
- Manoj S, nine-under 135
- Third place
- Manu Gandas, Saptak Talwar, Shaurya Bhattacharya and Veer Ahlawat, seven-under 137
- Second-round score
- Joshi shot four-under 68 with five birdies and one bogey
- Field and cut
- The field had 132 players; 52 advanced after the cut at one-over 145
- Tournament status
- The Bengaluru Open is returning for its fifth edition
- Prize purse
- INR 1 crore
Quotes
Khalin Joshi
Bengaluru golfer and tournament leader
“I started strongly with birdies on my first two holes. I would have liked to finish a little better, especially after making my first bogey of the week, but my game still feels good.”
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“It was another solid day. I’m pleased with the way I’ve played over the first two rounds and satisfied with where I am. I’m now looking forward to the final two days.”
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