Shaurya Bhattacharya shot a one-under 71 to retain a two-shot lead at 10-under 206 after Round 3 of the Rs 1 crore Kolar Open. Angad Cheema and Mohd Azhar are tied second at eight-under, while Czech golfer Stepan Danek carded a nine-under 63 to move fourth.
Kolar, Karnataka, August 20, 2026: Shaurya Bhattacharya shot a one-under 71 to retain a two-shot lead after the third round of the second edition of the INR 1 crore Kolar Open presented by ZION Hills Golf County on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
The 23-year-old Delhi golfer, who began the day three strokes clear, followed his opening rounds of 68 and 67 with a one-under 71 to reach 10-under 206. His advantage was reduced by one, but he remained in control heading into the final round.
Challengers Close In
Chandigarh’s Angad Cheema (73-68-67) and Hyderabad’s Mohd Azhar (70-68-70) shared second place at eight-under 208.
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