Gaganjeet Bhullar wins IGPL Title

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Gaganjeet Bhullar began the week modestly but finished in commanding style to make history as the first player to win three times on the IGPL Tour. Starting with a 1-under 71 that included a hole-in-one, Bhullar posted impressive back-to-back rounds of 67 to finish with an 11-under total at the Glade One Resort and Golf Club.

The talented 21-year-old Raghav Chugh, a recent Rice University graduate, gave it his all but fell just short after three pars in the last holes, finishing solo second at 10-under. Chugh had a strong week capped with a 4-under 68 on the final day.

Three international hopefuls-Filipino Justin Quiban, Mexican Santiago de la Fuentes, and Indian-American Manav Shah-were all in contention but ended tied third at 8-under. The competition was fierce, with Bhullar, Chugh, and Fuentes tied at 10-under with two holes left. Bhullar sealed victory with a clutch birdie on the 18th, supported by a key eagle-birdie combo on the 14th and 15th holes.

Quiban's chances slipped away after a late double bogey on 17, despite six birdies overall. Fuentes, the 2024 Latin America Amateur Champion, had a rollercoaster final round but stumbled with a double bogey on the 17th. Shah's strong start was hampered by a triple bogey on the 10th, finishing tied third.

Among women, Ridhima Dilawari was the top pro with a solid 5-under 67, securing a Top-10 finish. Kartik Singh and Veer Ganapathy also finished well, at T-6 and T-12, respectively.

Bhullar displayed experience and resilience throughout, overcoming bogeys with timely birdies and an eagle to stay in contention. His victory at the IGPL marks his third win on the tour this season, adding to his illustrious record on the Asian Tour.

Chugh's valiant effort included an eagle on the fifth and birdies on the 9th, 14th, and 15th holes, but he couldn't force a playoff. Bhullar claimed the winner's cheque of Rs. 22.50 lakhs while Chugh took home Rs. 15 lakhs, sealing a memorable week of competitive golf on the IGPL circuit.