Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Khalin Joshi Holds Three-Shot Lead After Bengaluru Open Round Three
Khalin Joshi is still leading the Bengaluru Open golf tournament after three rounds.
He scored three shots under par in the third round.
His total score is 18 shots under par.
Manu Gandas played especially well, scoring eight shots under par without making a bogey.
Gandas is now three shots behind Joshi in second place.
Saptak Talwar is third, while Veer Ahlawat and Manoj S share fourth.
Joshi made an eagle, which is two shots under par on one hole.
Strong wind and faster greens made the course harder to play.
The final round will decide the winner and affect players’ playing rights for next season.
Khalin Joshi shot a three-under 69, reaching 18-under 198 after 54 holes.
Manu Gandas carded a bogey-free eight-under 64 to move 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.
Joshi made an eagle on the fifth, three birdies and two bogeys in a challenging, windy round.
The final round will decide the tournament and help determine which players finish in the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit top 60.
- Who
- Khalin Joshi leads, followed by Manu Gandas, Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat and Manoj S.
- What
- Joshi maintained the lead after shooting 69 in the third round of the Bengaluru Open 2026.
- When
- September 24, 2026, after the third round.
- Where
- The Karnataka Golf Association in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The tournament is the final event before the 2026 DP World PGTI Order of Merit top 60 are confirmed, with those players retaining 2026-27 playing rights.
Khalin Joshi’s Lead
Manu Gandas’ Challenge
Final-round position
Khalin Joshi’s Lead
Joshi takes a three-shot advantage into the final round at 18-under 198 and says he remains comfortable despite a difficult third round.
Manu Gandas’ Challenge
Gandas narrowed the gap by three shots with a bogey-free 64 and enters the final round at 15-under 201.
Round-three performance
Khalin Joshi’s Lead
Joshi did not strike the ball particularly well but recovered from mistakes, made an eagle on the fifth and finished with two birdies.
Manu Gandas’ Challenge
Gandas converted more of his birdie opportunities, making eight birdies and drawing confidence from his past success at KGA.
- Leader
- Khalin Joshi, 18-under 198 after three rounds
- Lead
- Joshi leads Manu Gandas by three shots
- Round-three leader
- Manu Gandas shot a bogey-free eight-under 64
- Top standings
- Saptak Talwar is third at 11-under 205; Veer Ahlawat and Manoj S share fourth at 10-under 206
- Joshi’s round
- Three-under 69, including an eagle, three birdies and two bogeys
- Prize purse
- INR 1 crore
- Cut and field
- The field began with 132 players, and 52 advanced after the halfway cut at one-over 145
