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Teenager Manoj S Takes One-Shot Lead After Round Three at Trident Open

The 17-year-old moved to nine under with a third-round 67, putting the PGTI’s youngest professional winner mark within reach.

Overview

  • Manoj S sits at 9-under 207 at Chandigarh Golf Club, a stroke ahead of 2022 Order of Merit champion Manu Gandas after three rounds.
  • Manu Gandas returned a 69 to reach 8 under, keeping close after leading early in the week at the inaugural ₹1 crore event.
  • Yuvraj Sandhu, Akshay Sharma, Shubham Jaglan, Shaurya Bhattacharya and Mohd Azhar are tied for third at 5 under.
  • At 17 years, seven months and 26 days, Manoj could surpass Shubhankar Sharma’s mark as the youngest professional winner on the PGTI if he wins.
  • Earlier rounds were twice halted for fading light, tightening schedules on a course noted for fast greens and tough pin positions.