Udayan Mane Ties for Lead with Thrilling Start at IGPL Invitational

Olympian golfer Udayan Mane tied for the lead alongside Milind Soni and Manav Shah at 7-under 65 during the IGPL Invitational in South Africa. Pukhraj Singh Gill trailed closely, while Gaganjeet Bhullar also showcased a strong performance. The event marks the second leg of the three-event African Swing.

Olympian golfer Udayan Mane delivered an impressive bogey-free performance, tying for the lead at 7-under 65 during the opening day of the IGPL Invitational in South Africa. Sharing the top spot with Mane were fellow competitors Milind Soni and Manav Shah.

Close behind the leaders, last year's IGPL Rankings winner Pukhraj Singh Gill stood one stroke back at fourth place. Gaganjeet Bhullar, with an illustrious golfing career, along with rising talents Karandeep Kochhar and Saarthak Chhibber, were all tied at fifth, maintaining a fierce competition.

In the team standings, Green Fuels Hyderabad led the pack, buoyed by the strong performances of their co-leaders Shah and Soni. They were followed by Honer Gurugram, with Gill contributing significantly. The prestigious IGPL Invitational continues as part of a three-event series, showcasing top golfing talents.

(With inputs from agencies.)