Bhullar sizzles with six-under 65; Tiger cards 66
26 Oct 2012 5:48 AM IST
Gaganjeet Bhullar, who has bagged two titles in the last six weeks, on Thursday showed why he is currently Asia’s hottest golfer as he carded a stunning six-under 65 on the opening day of the star-studded CIMB Classic.
Bhullar’s 65 was one better than 14-time Major winner, Tiger Woods (66). The Indian was two shots behind leader Troy Matteson of the US who carded 63, to be at tied fifth.
Woods was hot on the back nine with five-under 31 after a modest even par front nine. Anirban Lahiri, India’s other big hope, shot even par 71 with five birdies, three bogeys and a double to be tied 38th.
Bhullar riding a purple streak of birdie-birdie-par-eagle from 14th to 17th was four-under 32 for the back nine, after being two-under 33 for the first stretch at the Mines Resort and Golf Club .
He sank an eagle and five birdies in the USD 6.1 million tournament sanctioned by the Asian Tour and PGA Tour.
‘This is my first visit to the CIMB.I have been wanting to play in this event. It is my pleasure to be in the part of the field where Woods is playing. We just enjoyed our 18 holes,’ said Bhullar.
Bhullar’s 65 was one better than 14-time Major winner, Tiger Woods (66). The Indian was two shots behind leader Troy Matteson of the US who carded 63, to be at tied fifth.
Woods was hot on the back nine with five-under 31 after a modest even par front nine. Anirban Lahiri, India’s other big hope, shot even par 71 with five birdies, three bogeys and a double to be tied 38th.
Bhullar riding a purple streak of birdie-birdie-par-eagle from 14th to 17th was four-under 32 for the back nine, after being two-under 33 for the first stretch at the Mines Resort and Golf Club .
He sank an eagle and five birdies in the USD 6.1 million tournament sanctioned by the Asian Tour and PGA Tour.
‘This is my first visit to the CIMB.I have been wanting to play in this event. It is my pleasure to be in the part of the field where Woods is playing. We just enjoyed our 18 holes,’ said Bhullar.
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