Shubhankar Sharma leads Kapil Dev Invitational with four-shot advantage

Shubhankar Sharma has taken a commanding four-shot lead at the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship following the second round at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort in Greater Noida. The 30-year-old golfer recorded a seven-under 65 on Thursday, bringing his total score to 11-under 133.

Sharma’s round included an eagle, seven birdies, and two bogeys. He moved into the lead after starting the day two strokes behind overnight leader Shaurya Bhattacharya. Brashwarpal Singh matched Sharma’s 65 for the lowest score of the day, moving into second place at seven-under 137.

Bhattacharya, who led after the first round with a six-under 66, slipped to third place after an even-par 72, leaving him at six-under 138. Bengaluru’s Khalin Joshi moved into fourth place at five-under 139 after shooting a 67.

The tournament features a Rs 2 crore prize pool and utilizes a Pro-Am format where amateur players compete alongside professionals throughout all four rounds.