Chandigarh: Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar produced a remarkable comeback to defend his title at the IGPL Invitational Chandigarh, overturning a four-shot deficit to clinch his fourth IGPL victory in just six appearances.
Bhullar stages strong comeback
Bhullar carded rounds of 68 and 69 over the first two days before finishing with a flawless four-under 68 in the final round. His closing round featured a decisive burst of three birdies in four holes between the 13th and 16th.
He ended the tournament at 11-under par over three rounds, dropping just one bogey throughout the event, underlining his consistency and control.
Debutant Parikh shines with second place
IGPL newcomer Varun Parikh finished three shots behind the winner in second place after posting a final round of 70.
Sachin Baisoya (68) and Manav Shah (70) shared third place at seven-under. Both players were making their IGPL debuts and impressed with strong performances.
Bhullar wrapped up the win on the 18th green at the Chandigarh Golf Club, surrounded by friends and supporters. Calling the venue his “home course,” he expressed satisfaction with the victory.
Tough final day for overnight leader
Overnight leader Aman Raj struggled in the last round and slipped to fifth after returning a 77. Meanwhile, Varun Chopra climbed to sixth place with a 67.
Parikh later revealed that Bhullar had encouraged him to join the IGPL, a decision he now believes was the right step for his career.
IGPL officials praise Bhullar
Uttam Singh Mundy, CEO of the IGPL, praised Bhullar’s performance and consistency. He said Bhullar’s results show why he is currently among India’s top golfers and highlighted his role as a mentor to younger players.
The tournament also featured strong performances from several experienced golfers, including six-time Asian Tour winner SSP Chawrasia, along with Harendra Gupta, Veer Ganapathy and Kartik Sharma, who completed the top-10.