Sheoran claims PGTI feeder event
Rookie Dhruv Sheoran of the DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurugram, bagged his maiden professional title, winning the first PGTI feeder tour event of the season by one shot which at the BSF Golf Club here in Chhawla.
The 23- year- old, joint leader at the end of round two, completed a wire- to- wire ( 69- 68- 74) victory despite a sedate final round of two- over- 74 and total of fiveunder211.
Delhi golfer Pawan Verma ( 7371- 68) made huge gains on the final day as he took a leap from overnight 11th to tied second at four- under- 212 thanks to his last round of 68 which was also the day’s best score.
Sandeep Singh ( 72- 65- 75) of Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, coleader in round two, took a share of second after returning a 75 on Friday.
Sheoran made a slow start in the third round having dropped three shots over the first 14 holes. However, the 2017 PGTI qualifying school champion fought his way back to the top with a couple of birdies even as nearest challenger Sandeep struggled to recover after an early triple- bogey.
Sheoran had a bogey on the last hole but still managed to edge out Pawan and Sandeep by a stroke.
Sheoran said, “My calmness and patience saw me through. I felt the conditions were quite different as compared to the last two days and I adjusted really well. I enjoyed myself out there and didn’t put any pressure on myself. The good memories from the 2017 Q School win also had a calming effect on me.
“The birdie on the 15th could be the turning point of the day as it did wonders to my confidence.”