In a nail-biting turn at the PGTI’s 72nd Professional Golf League powered by DP World, Rajasthan Royals have grabbed a narrow advantage in the finals qualification race. Hosted at Nuh’s prestigious Classic Golf and Country Club, the fourth round saw Rajasthan surge to 39 points, leaving UP Prometheans in second with 35.
Tied at 32 points at the start of Monday, Rajasthan capitalized on superior play. Their upcoming head-to-head will be pivotal. Nava Raipur and Charminar Champions, both at 31, keep the pressure on, needing just a minor slip from the frontrunners.
Key contributions defined Rajasthan’s day: Chikkarangappa S. and Dhruv Shyoran’s draw proved vital, Honey Baisoya’s birdie binge and eagle teamed with Amardeep Singh Malik for a decisive 4&3 victory against Prabhagaran-Michel Ortolani, and captain Ajitesh Sandhu won his singles. ‘We need to peak in the next one,’ Sandhu stated.
UP managed meager gains versus Mumbai Aces, with Bhattacharya’s long putt a lone bright spot. He stressed improvement for the Rajasthan clash. Nava Raipur’s Anant Singh Ahlawat stays perfect.
Mumbai Aces sit fifth on 24, Kolkata last with 11. Tuesday decides the finalists, capping a riveting league phase.