Golf

Aadil Bedi gives sensational performance to win Bengal Open Golf Championship

 

Aadil Bedi’s sensational performance earned him his maiden title at the Bengal Open Golf Championship.

This was the last event held before the Professional Golf Tour of India announced postponement of other tournaments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 19-year-old Chandigarh-based golfer stylishly emerged winner with a chip-in birdie on the sixth playoff hole. His performance ended Udayan Mane’s incredible three-match winning streak on the TATA Steel PGTI.

Speaking after the triumph, he described the feeling as incredible. While about the astonishing manner with which he won his first title in his first event of the year, he said he managed to find his rhythm early in the first round, which helped his build-up to the final round nd the win.

Aadil further expressed delight that he also managed to put behind his disappointment after missing out on his Asian Tour card at the Q School in Thailand.

Meanwhile, the Rs. 30 lakh tournament is now the longest-running playoff on the PGTI record. The previous record was four holes set three times while the Jeev Milkha Singh Invitational 2019 won by Ajeetesh Sandhu was the last event decided on the fourth playoff. Sandhu emerged as the winner against  Rashid Khan.

Bedi was a joint leader with  PGTI Order of Merit leader Mane going into the final round. He records 69 in round four, which tied him at the top after the regulation 72 holes with matching totals of 14-under-266.

Having had a quiet front-nine after dropping two bogeys, he picked up a birdie. He, however, upped his game on the back-nine when he made three birdies and a bogey. In the 11th round, the 19-year-old sank a 15-footer and capitalized on the par-5s 10th and 13th.

Mane, who was planning to win his fourth straight Bengal title, also gave assuring performance throughout the day with two birdies and a bogey and pars on the last eight holes.

But Aadil became the winner with a sensational chip-in for birdie on the sixth extra hole to take home the title.

 

 

Written by: Oladipupo Mojeed

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Pro Kabaddi League 2024: Jaipur Pink Panthers vs Dabang Delhi K.C. – Match Preview

The inaugural champions Jaipur Pink Panthers will take the mat against Dabang Delhi K.C. in… Read More

November 21, 2024

Robert Lewandowski recalls playing under ‘difficult’ Pep Guardiola; explains how ex-Barcelona coach changed

Barcelona’s striker Robert Lewandowski recalled how Pep Guardiola was a difficult coach to play under… Read More

November 21, 2024

Ayush Chikkara aspires to be a ‘regular’ in Mumbai City FC’s team, says doesn’t want to take any external pressure

Mumbai City FC forward Ayush Chikkara wants to find a regular place in Petr Kratky’s… Read More

November 21, 2024

Carlos Alcaraz lauds Rafael Nadal’s legacy after retirement

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz hailed Rafael Nadal’s legacy after the veteran Spaniard retired from the… Read More

November 21, 2024

Jamshedpur FC’s defender Ashutosh Mehta credits ‘100% professional’ Khalid Jamil for having a big impact in his life

Jamshedpur FC full-back Ashutosh Mehta has given credit to head coach Khalid Jamil for playing… Read More

November 21, 2024

Lakers star LeBron James says he’s taking a break from social media

Los Angeles Lakers’s superstar LeBron James has revealed he is taking a break from social… Read More

November 21, 2024