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Gurugram, February 1, 2025 – In an unprecedented move for The International Series, the third round of the International Series India presented by DLF at DLF Golf and Country Club featured its first-ever shotgun start. This change, prompted by persistent fog delays, set the stage for a day full of dramatic twists and breakthrough performances.
Anirban Lahiri of India pictured on Saturday, February 1, 2025 during Round Three of The International Series India. CREDIT- Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.
Thick fog over the past few days caused numerous delays, leading tournament organizers to adopt a shotgun start for rounds three and four. This innovative format ensured the event could be completed by Sunday, much like last year’s Mercuries Taiwan Masters, which also saw shotgun starts due to weather disruptions.
Chilean star Joaquin Niemann capitalized on the new format, reaching seven under for the tournament after just eight holes. Playing alongside Japan’s Kazuki Higa and American Ollie Schniederjans, Niemann maintained a commanding lead, aided by a birdie on the third hole and consistent pars thereafter.
Joaquin Niemann (Chile) during the International Series India ( Credit- Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour)
A historic moment for Indian golf unfolded as 15-year-old amateur Kartik Singh became the youngest ever Indian to make the cut on the Asian Tour.
Kartik Singh: Scored a one-under-par 71 in round three, taking his total to four over at the halfway stage and ensuring his place inside the cut line (set at eight over). Although Singh struggled later—dropping eight shots in nine holes to reach 12 over—his achievement has already sparked significant interest.
Niemann’s brilliant performance positions him well as he eyes back-to-back titles on The International Series, following his triumph at the season-ending PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers in December. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on the leaders and the emerging Indian talent as they prepare for the final round.
Play is set to resume at 7:30 am tomorrow, weather permitting, with the final round scheduled to begin at 11:10 am. With the stage set and the pressure mounting, the concluding action promises to deliver further surprises in this inaugural US$2million event—the first of the season on The International Series and the second stop on the Asian Tour following last week’s Smart Infinity Philippine Open.
As the final rounds approach, fans and players alike are bracing for an exhilarating finish to this historic tournament.
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