Amateur Shat Mishra takes early lead in PGTI Pre-Qualifying II

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Shat Mishra carded a five-under 66 to take the first-round lead at Pre-Qualifying II of the TATA Steel PGTI Qualifying School 2025 at the Golmuri Golf Course in Jamshedpur. Photo: PGTI

Amateur Shat Mishra carded a five-under 66 to take the first-round lead at Pre-Qualifying II of the TATA Steel PGTI Qualifying School 2025 at the Golmuri Golf Course in Jamshedpur.

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Nineteen-year-old Shat, who hails from the DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurugram, but is a resident of Delhi, struck the ball well through the day to score birdies on three out of the four par-5s.

 

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Shat, a former India No. 1 in the junior category, also landed it within five feet to set up birdies on the 17th and seventh, both par-3s.

 

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Shat, a 10th tee starter on Tuesday, said, “I made a slow start as a result of the chilly conditions early in the morning. I was looking to make maximum regulations and trying to give myself birdie opportunities. I got momentum from the turn where I made three birdies in quick succession. Importantly, I ended the day well and kept my card clean. The fact that I played really well at my last event at Golmuri in November gives me added confidence.”

Md Muaj of Bangladesh occupied second place at four-under 67. 

Out of a total field of 119, the top 25 players (+ ties) will qualify from Pre-Qualifying II, a 36-hole event, for the Final Qualifying Stage. There are three Pre-Qualifying events in total.