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Bhullar surges ahead in Taipei
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September 17, 2012, Monday
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INDIA'S Gaganjeet Bhullar had two closing birdies to thank for giving him the second-round lead when play finally resumed at the weather-shortened Yeangder Tournament Players Championship in Taipei yesterday.
The 24-year-old Indian battled to a 3-under-par 69 to take a slender advantage over 14-time Asian Tour winner Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand.
Bhullar has compiled a two-day total of 9-under-par 135 at the Linkou International Golf and Country Club.
Thaworn took second place when he signed for the round's lowest score of 66 to pile the pressure on Bhullar, while Berry Henson and Jason Knutzon of the United States returned with a 68 and 71, respectively, to share third.
Starting the day in equal second, Bhullar got off to a commanding start with an opening birdie, followed by an eagle on the fifth hole. He dropped a shot on the seventh before reaching the turn with a three-shot lead over the chasing pack.
Bhullar appeared to be cruising after marking his card with another birdie on the 10th hole.
However, a double-bogey six on the 14th led to some anxious moments for the two-time Asian Tour winner.
"I hit it to the right of the woods and laid it up short of the green. The lie was too fluffy and my club just went underneath. I was four-on and then I had like a five-footer to save five but I missed that," Bhullar said.
Two birdies on the 17th and 18th holes however changed the complexion of his round.
"Trust me, the last two birdies were definitely much-needed to ease the pressure. I played well today considering the last two days I was just sitting in my room and couldn't do anything," said Bhullar, who remains wary of the lurking Thaworn.
"The final 18 is going to be interesting as it has been a long time since I last played with Thaworn," said Bhullar.
In Fiano, Italy, Garth Mulroy of South Africa held a one-shot lead after the third round of the Italian Open on Saturday, while Ryder Cup players Nicolas Colsaerts and Martin Kaymer plus home favorite Matteo Manassero were four strokes back.
The 24-year-old Indian battled to a 3-under-par 69 to take a slender advantage over 14-time Asian Tour winner Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand.
Bhullar has compiled a two-day total of 9-under-par 135 at the Linkou International Golf and Country Club.
Thaworn took second place when he signed for the round's lowest score of 66 to pile the pressure on Bhullar, while Berry Henson and Jason Knutzon of the United States returned with a 68 and 71, respectively, to share third.
Starting the day in equal second, Bhullar got off to a commanding start with an opening birdie, followed by an eagle on the fifth hole. He dropped a shot on the seventh before reaching the turn with a three-shot lead over the chasing pack.
Bhullar appeared to be cruising after marking his card with another birdie on the 10th hole.
However, a double-bogey six on the 14th led to some anxious moments for the two-time Asian Tour winner.
"I hit it to the right of the woods and laid it up short of the green. The lie was too fluffy and my club just went underneath. I was four-on and then I had like a five-footer to save five but I missed that," Bhullar said.
Two birdies on the 17th and 18th holes however changed the complexion of his round.
"Trust me, the last two birdies were definitely much-needed to ease the pressure. I played well today considering the last two days I was just sitting in my room and couldn't do anything," said Bhullar, who remains wary of the lurking Thaworn.
"The final 18 is going to be interesting as it has been a long time since I last played with Thaworn," said Bhullar.
In Fiano, Italy, Garth Mulroy of South Africa held a one-shot lead after the third round of the Italian Open on Saturday, while Ryder Cup players Nicolas Colsaerts and Martin Kaymer plus home favorite Matteo Manassero were four strokes back.
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