Scotsman Stephen Galacher wins the Hero Indian Open Golf 2019 Title
Gurugram, Mar 31 (IBNS): Scotsman Stephen Gallacher triumphed at the US$ 1.75 million event after he shot a final round of one-under-71 to finish with a nine-under-279 total.
Japan’s Masahiro Kawamura (73) was runner-up at eight-under-280.Rashid Khan and Chikkarangappa finish as best Indians in tied 10th. Rashid Khan (72-70-72-70) carded a two-under-70 to gain 11 places from his overnight tied 21st. He made five birdies in exchange for three bogeys on Sunday.
As a result of his top-10 at Gurugram, Rashid also maintained his position at the top of the TATA Steel PGTI Order of Merit. His prize money earnings of INR 9,89,953 from the Indian Open took his season’s earnings to INR 18,95,103.
Chikkarangappa (74-70-66-74), who was the best-placed Indian in tied sixth after round three, carded a two-over-74 on the last day to slip four places. Chikka’s eventful round featured three birdies, a bogey and two double-bogeys.
Among the other Indians, Shubhankar Sharma shot a 75 and ended even-par-288 to be tied 27th. Gaganjeet Bhullar secured tied 39th at three-over-291, SSP Chawrasia was tied 45th at four-over-292, Ajeetesh Sandhu was a further stroke back in tied 54th, while both Rahil Gangjee and Gaurav Pratap Singh were tied 69th at 13-over-301.
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