Thrilling Finale Awaits at IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship
Exciting Final Day Ahead
The final day of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship promises to be thrilling, with just three strokes separating the top four competitors on the leaderboard after the second day at East Point Golf Club. Arjun Dahiya, the overnight leader, managed to maintain his position with a one-over 73, keeping him one shot ahead of Vihaan Jain, who also scored 73. Chaitanya Pandey and Ishnidh Virdi are close behind, trailing by three strokes.
Dahiya's Rollercoaster Round
Dahiya, who now has a three-day total of three-under 213, faced challenges on the front nine, allowing Vihaan to initially take a four-shot lead. Starting from the 10th tee, Dahiya encountered two three-putt bogeys on the 11th and 15th holes, along with another bogey on the 12th after hitting his tee shot into the trees. Meanwhile, Vihaan capitalized on his opportunities with birdies on the 15th and 17th holes. However, Dahiya made a comeback with birdies on the second and ninth holes, while Vihaan stumbled with a double bogey on the ninth, leaving him just one shot behind.
Category Updates
In Category 'B' for ages 13-14, Chaitanya Pandey leads with a remarkable 13-shot advantage over Aditya Misra, finishing with an even-par total of 216.
In Category 'C' (ages 11-12), Drona Singh Dhull triumphed over Shan Alvi in a playoff after both concluded the 54-hole event at seven-over 223. Drona, who was three shots behind before the final day, shot a one-under 71 to force the playoff, while Alvi, who led for the first two days, scored a two-over 74.
Current Standings
Leading Scores (after 54 holes)
Category 'A' (15-17 years)
213: Arjun Dahiya (Haryana, 70, 70, 73); 214: Vihaan Jain (Delhi, 67, 74, 73); 216: Chaitanya Pandey (Delhi, 72, 70, 74), Ishnidh Virdi (Karnataka, 70, 71, 75); 219: Shashank Sachin Gadre (Maharashtra, 72, 74, 73); 220: Sidhant Nathan (Karnataka, 74, 75, 71).
Category 'B' (13-14 years)
216: Chaitanya Pandey; 229: Aditya Misra (Delhi, 75, 78, 76); 230: Saatvic Kumar Singh (78, 77, 75), Jaibir Singh Kang (77, 78, 75); 231: Aditya Tewari (Karnataka, 79, 77, 75).
Category 'C' (11-12 years)
223: Drona Singh Dhull (Haryana, 76, 76, 71), Shan Alvi (Delhi, 74, 75, 74). Drona wins in a playoff; 238: Sohraaab Singh Talwar (Punjab, 84, 78, 76); 239: Vivaan Singh (Karnataka, 81, 80, 78).