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Akshay Sharma Dominates Chhattisgarh Open with Second Straight Bogey-Free 60

Akshay Sharma has taken firm control of the Chhattisgarh Open, carding a second consecutive bogey-free round of 9-under 60. This stellar performance gives him a three-shot lead at 18-under par heading into the weekend. He credits his form to dedicated practice, improved course management, and a recent equipment change. Honey Baisoya and Anshul Kabthiyal are his closest challengers in joint second place.

Key Points: Akshay Sharma Leads Chhattisgarh Open After Second Round 60

  • Second straight bogey-free 60
  • Three-shot lead at 18-under
  • Eyes defending champion's record
  • 51 professionals make the cut
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Chhattisgarh Open: Akshay Sharma continues domination with second straight bogey-free 60, enjoys three-shot lead

Akshay Sharma fires a second consecutive bogey-free 60 to take a three-shot lead at the PGTI's Chhattisgarh Open. Follow the action from Naya Raipur.

"I've been playing so well that it feels like a dream. I've been hitting it great. - Akshay Sharma"

Naya Raipur, Feb 4

Akshay Sharma continued his domination at the INR 1.5 crore Chhattisgarh Open 2026 thanks to a second straight bogey-free round of nine-under 60.

Akshay's extraordinary second round powered him into a three-shot lead at 18-under 120 at the PGTI's season-opener being played at the pristine Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur.

Honey Baisoya and Anshul Kabthiyal, both overnight tied fourth and two off the lead, shot scores of eight-under 61 on Wednesday to move into joint second place at 15-under 123.

Veer Ahlawat, one of the leading names in the field, was placed tied ninth at 11-under 127. The halfway cut was declared at six-under 132. Fifty-one professionals made the cut.

Akshay Sharma (60-60), the overnight leader by one shot, once again equaled the lowest score ever achieved in a single round at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort to further consolidate his lead on day two.

Chandigarh-based Akshay, a winner of three professional titles, had an error-free round for the second day running.

The 35-year-old Akshay, looking to end a five-year-long victory-drought, picked up five birdies on the back-nine which included two 18-feet conversions and a narrow miss for a hole-in-one on the 17th where his tee shot landed inches from the hole. This was the third occasion in the tournament that Sharma missed a hole-in-one by a whisker.

Akshay made further gains on the front-nine with two birdies and an eagle landing his iron shots within five feet on all three occasions. He missed out on an albatross on the eighth leaving himself a one-foot conversion for eagle.

Akshay said, "I've been playing so well that it feels like a dream. I've been hitting it great. Before I started my round today, I looked up defending champion Shaurya Bhattacharya's score and stats from last year. Shaurya had totaled 27-under for the week and had dropped just one bogey in the tournament. That helped me set my goal for the week. I'll look to better Shaurya's total and make it a bogey-free week.

"It's all a result of the daily practice that I put in during the new-year break. My course management has also been top-notch this week. I switched my clubs recently and that has helped raise my game. The focus from here on will be on making most fairways and greens."

- IANS

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Sarah B
What a performance! To study the defending champion's stats and use it as motivation shows a champion's mindset. His focus on course management is really paying off.
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Vikram M
Three times he missed a hole-in-one by inches! That's some cruel luck, but his game is so strong it doesn't even matter. Honey Baisoya is also playing well, but Akshay seems unstoppable.
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Rohit P
Great to see Indian golf getting this kind of coverage. PGTI events are producing real quality. A respectful note though - the article could mention more about the other players in the field, not just the leader. Still, fantastic play by Akshay!
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Priya S
His hard work during the new year break is showing. Sometimes a small change, like switching clubs, can make all the difference. Wishing him all the best for the weekend. Don't get overconfident, bhai!
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Michael C
A bogey-free week is an incredible goal to set. The mental strength required for that, on top of the skill, is immense. The cut at six-under shows how competitive the field is.

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