Aditya Bhandarkar Leads at PGTI Qualifying School with Strong Performance

Bhandarkar Takes Charge in Ahmedabad

In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on October 21, India's Aditya Bhandarkar has established a two-shot advantage with a total score of four-under 140 after completing his second round with a score of three-under 69 at the Final Qualifying Stage of the PGTI Qualifying School for the 2026-27 season, held at the Kensville Golf & Country Club.

Starting the day tied for sixth, Bhandarkar (71-69) climbed five positions thanks to his impressive round, which included five birdies and two bogeys, according to a press release.

Md Siddikur Rahman from Bangladesh, who led after the first round, recorded a 73 and fell to a tie for second place with Indian players Joysurjo Dey (73-69) and Vedant Sirohi (71-71), all at two-under 142.

The cut was set at 12-over 156, allowing the top 80 players, including 11 amateurs and eight international competitors, to advance from a field of 123.

Aditya Bhandarkar, a 37-year-old from Pune, previously secured second place at the Pre-Qualifying event in Vooty last week. In his second round, he showcased his skills by hitting wedges close to the pin, making several easy birdies, and sinking two long birdie putts.

Reflecting on his performance, Aditya stated, “I’m building on the confidence and momentum from my strong showing at the Pre-Qualifying event last week, where I shot rounds of two-under and four-under to finish second. Today, I maintained my composure throughout the round, focused on the present, and managed the hot afternoon conditions effectively by staying hydrated.”

At the conclusion of the fourth round, the top 48 players will secure their full cards for the upcoming 2026-27 DP World PGTI season.

The DP World PGTI expresses gratitude to its Umbrella Partner DP World and Tour Partners including HCL Group, Amul, Axis Bank, Amrutanjan Enerlyte, Air India Maharaja Club, Kalyani, Golf Plus Monthly, and Golf Design India for their continued support.