The five players bunched in tied third place at four-under 68 were Mysuru\u2019s Yashas Chandra, Delhi golfers Sachin Baisoya and Anshul Kabthiyal, Hyderabad\u2019s Vishesh Sharma and Chandigarh\u2019s Amrit Lal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among the Ahmedabad-based professionals, Varun Parikh was the highest-placed at tied 48th after he shot a 74.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pukhraj Singh Gill produced a bogey-free effort during his round of 66 on Day One. The 28-year-old Pukhraj, who made most fairways and greens thanks to his excellent ball-striking, sank three birdies each on the front nine and back nine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gill left himself two tap-ins and also chipped in for a birdie on the 15th. He holed a 15-footer for birdie, too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis course suits me as it rewards good ball-striking, especially off the tees. I played both the nines well. The wind was up early on in my round, so the pars at the beginning were quite stabilizing for me and gave me a decent start. A bogey-free start is always welcome,\" Pukhraj said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve had a consistent run so far this season, and I enjoy a good comfort level at this course. I therefore feel confident of performing well this week.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Abhinav Lohan was co-leader with Pukhraj Singh Gill. Lohan, a winner of multiple PGTI titles, made seven birdies and a bogey in round one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019ve had a consistent run so far this season, and I enjoy a good comfort level at this course. I therefore feel confident of performing well this week.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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