Bhullar, who won the Indonesia President Invitational four years ago here, is playing in his 10th straight event. He held an edge over the chasing pack after shooting a flawless round highlighted by seven birdies at the USD 750,000 Asian Tour event. Among other Indians, Sujjan Singh (67), whose sole international win has been in Indonesia last year, was tied eighth, while Jyoti Randhawa (69) was 22nd and Abhinav Lohan (70) was 30th.
It was disappointing for Anirban Lahiri (71) at 43rd and Shiv Kapur (72) and SSP Chowrasia (72), who were both tied 59th. Ajeetesh Sandhu and Himmat Rai (73 each), Chiragh Kumar (74) and Rahil Gangjee (75) will need solid second rounds to make the cut. Playing in Indonesia has brought out the best in Bhullar, who missed only one fairway.
It was disappointing for Anirban Lahiri (71) at 43rd and Shiv Kapur (72) and SSP Chowrasia (72), who were both tied 59th. Ajeetesh Sandhu and Himmat Rai (73 each), Chiragh Kumar (74) and Rahil Gangjee (75) will need solid second rounds to make the cut. Playing in Indonesia has brought out the best in Bhullar, who missed only one fairway.