Bengaluru’s Khalin Joshi surged to the highest of the leaderboard on the INR 1 crore Andhra Open 2026 after delivering a second straight spherical of three-under 68. Competing on the scenic but difficult East Level Golf Membership (EPGC), the previous Asian Tour champion reached a complete of six-under 136 on the match’s midway mark.
Joshi at present holds a slender one-stroke lead over Dhruv Sheoran, the in a single day chief. Sheoran completed the day at five-under 137 after carding a 70, whereas veteran golfer Chikkarangappa S. occupies third place with a complete of four-under 138.
Navigating the Parts
The second spherical was outlined by shifting winds that examined the sphere’s precision. Regardless of the breeze, Joshi remained constant, recording 4 birdies in opposition to a single bogey on the 18th.
“I had a really constant efficiency right now. My ball-striking was on level regardless of the difficult, switching winds,” Joshi remarked post-round. “I am happy with how I managed the circumstances and am excited for the ultimate two days.”
Notably, the course has seen a slight modification for this occasion; the par-5 seventh gap is at present being performed as a 477-yard par-4, lowering the general course par to 71.
Leaderboard Shake-up
Dhruv Sheoran appeared dominant early in his spherical, ignited by an eagle and sustaining a three-shot lead by means of the primary 12 holes. Nevertheless, a late stumble with consecutive bogeys on the sixteenth and seventeenth allowed Joshi to leapfrog him.
A gaggle of six gamers at present shares fourth place at two-under 140, together with:
Viraj Madappa
N. Thangaraja (Sri Lanka)
Yash Majmudar (Dubai-based)
Brashwarpal Singh, Akshay Sharma, and Manjot Singh (Chandigarh trio)
Minimize Line and Event Assist
The sphere was narrowed down because the lower was established at six-over 148, with 52 professionals transferring ahead to the weekend rounds.
Andhra Open 2026 continues to thrive by means of the assist of the Andhra Pradesh Golf Affiliation (APGA) and host venue EPGC. The PGTI additionally prolonged its gratitude to its umbrella accomplice DP World, and tour companions together with Amul, Axis Financial institution, Campa, and Amrutanjan Enerlyte, amongst others, for his or her position in elevating the game in India.