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Bhullar Shines with Bogey-Free 67; Kapur Hits Ace at Singapore Open

Gaganjeet Bhullar delivered a steady 4-under bogey-free round of 67 to secure tied sixth position on the opening day of the Singapore Open. Shiv Kapur provided the highlight of the day with a hole-in-one on the par-3 second hole, his first ace on the Asian Tour. Thailand's Ekpharit Wu and Japan's Jeongwoo Ham set the early pace, both shooting 7-under 64s to lead the field. Despite Kapur's ace, he struggled overall with two double bogeys and two bogeys, finishing 4-over for the day.

Key Points: Bhullar Bogey-Free 67; Kapur Ace at Singapore Open

  • Gaganjeet Bhullar shoots a 4-under bogey-free 67 for tied sixth
  • Shiv Kapur records his first-ever Asian Tour hole-in-one on par-3 second hole
  • Thailand's Ekpharit Wu and Japan's Jeongwoo Ham lead with 7-under 64s
  • Bhullar searches for 12th Asian Tour win, Kapur finishes 4-over despite ace
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AM Green IGPL superstar Bhullar cards a bogey-free 67 for tied sixth as Kapur gets an ace in Singapore

Gaganjeet Bhullar cards a bogey-free 67 for tied sixth at the Singapore Open, while Shiv Kapur hits a hole-in-one on the opening day.

"I played good golf today, I was in the game throughout the 18 holes. - Gaganjeet Bhullar"

Singapore, April 23

One of AM Green IGPL's biggest stars, Gaganjeet Bhullar, had a steady 4-under bogey-free round, which was the major feature of the Indian show at the Singapore Open.

Also attracting attention was Shiv Kapur's terrific hole-in-one was the major talking point of the opening day for the Indian contingent here at the Singapore Open presented by The Business Times. The US$ 2 million International Series tournament saw Thailand's Ekpharit Wu and Japan's Jeongwoo Ham set the early pace during the first round, carding 7-under 64s at the par-71 Serapong course at Sentosa Golf Club. With his wife Pam on the bag, Wu shot a blemish-free round while Ham combined 8 birdies with a lone bogey to lead by 2. Searching for his 12th win on the Asian Tour, the 4-time IGPL winner, Bhullar started from the 10th tee in a sedate manner with pars on his first eight holes, making his first move with a birdie on the 18th, his 9th hole. He then added three more on his back nine at the 1st, 4th and 7th holes of the course to record a 4-under 67 for the Tied-6th position after the first round.

Speaking after his round on an especially hot and humid day, Bhullar was very happy with the consistency he displayed today and said, "I played good golf today, I was in the game throughout the 18 holes." When asked about his plans over the next three days, the Indian star said, "I would love to continue the form and just multiply my belief for the next three rounds." On his approach towards tackling the fabled Sentosa Golf Club, Bhullar added, "You've got to be mentally strong. You've got to hit the ball so good, like from the tee, second shot, putting, your chipping, everything has to be spot on."

However, it was Shiv Kapur who came up with the shot of the day with a hole-in-one on the par-3 second hole of the course. He hit an 8-iron off the tee on the 168-yard hole for his first-ever ace on the Asian Tour. The 3-time winner on the tour said, "I've been playing on the Asian Tour for about 22 years, and I've never had a hole-in-one out here, so that's my first." Kapur had a bit of a rough day otherwise, with two double bogeys and two bogeys, finishing 4-over for the day. "The hole-in-one at least put a bit of a smile on my face, a small silver lining on what was otherwise a tough day. That's golf -- it takes a bit from you and gives a bit back. At least I walk away with something positive. Bhullar goes bogey-free for T-6; Kapur gets an ace in Singapore.

- ANI

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Priya S
Shiv Kapur's hole-in-one is amazing, but 4-over with two double bogeys is tough. Golf is a cruel sport—one moment you're on top of the world, next you're struggling. Still, props to him for staying positive. Chalo, hope he bounces back tomorrow!
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Vikram M
Bhullar's discipline is incredible. Eight pars to start, then three birdies on the back nine—that's patience rewarded. And his quote about mental strength is spot on. Sentosa Golf Club isn't easy, so 4-under is a solid start. Let's see if he can maintain this over three more rounds. 👏
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James A
Great to see Indian golfers making waves in Singapore. Bhullar's consistency is key, and Kapur's ace is a career highlight. However, I wonder if the Indian contingent is getting enough support from sponsors back home. Golf needs more investment here to produce stars consistently.
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Rohit P
I've followed Bhullar for years—four IGPL wins is no mean feat. But he needs to convert these solid starts into a tournament win. The field is tough with Wu and Ham leading, but if he keeps the bogey-free streak going, top 5 is possible. Best of luck! 🏆
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Michael C
Happy for Bhullar but disappointed in the lack of coverage for golf in Indian sports media. A hole-in-one and a bogey-free round should be bigger news. Our golfers are world-class but rarely get the limelight. Hope this changes soon.

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