Japan’s Keita Nakajima grabbed the early lead after firing an impressive seven-under-par 65 in the opening round of the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club.
Nakajima, who won last year’s Indian Open, carded eight birdies and one bogey to go two shots clear of Spain’s Jorge Campillo (-5).
A group of players, including Joost Luiten, Nacho Elvira, Ben Griffin, Marcel Schneider, Michael Kim, and Diksha Sheoran, sit tied at -4.
Rory McIlroy opened with a mixed three-under 69, four shots behind the leader. The Northern Irishman, playing his first event since Europe’s Ryder Cup victory, chose to leave his driver out of the bag, opting for a conservative approach on the tight Delhi course.
“You just have to get the ball in the fairway,” McIlroy said. “It’s a tricky course with tough pin positions — definitely played tougher than I expected.”
Viktor Hovland carded a 71 (-1), while Ben Griffin, McIlroy’s playing partner, finished at 68 (-4).
The first round continues with Luke Donald, Tommy Fleetwood, and Shane Lowry among the late starters.
The founder and President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Shina Philips, has expressed gratitude to…
Head Coach Hakeem Busari has invited 26 players to the camp of the Nigeria…
Nigeria’s U20 girls, the Falconets, defeated their Poland counterparts 1-0 on Friday in a friendly…
Tobi Amusan's 100m Hurdles World Record Falls as Masai Russell Makes History in Zurich Tobi…
Yaya Touré Wants Barcelona and Manchester City After Slovan Bratislava's Historic Champions League Qualification Yaya…
Juventus Revive Interest in Crystal Palace Star Jean-Philippe Mateta Juventus have revived their interest in…