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Dhruv Sheoran Leads Andhra Open with Eagle-Powered 67, Chikka & Joshi Chase

Dhruv Sheoran carded a four-under 67 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Andhra Open 2026. His round was highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 12th hole, set up by a massive 372-yard drive. Chikkarangappa S. and Khalin Joshi are tied for second just one shot behind the leader. The day also featured a hole-in-one by Nepalese golfer Subash Tamang on the 11th hole.

Key Points: Dhruv Sheoran Leads Andhra Open Golf Championship 2026 After Round 1

  • Dhruv Sheoran leads with 67
  • Eagle on 12th key to round
  • Chikkarangappa & Khalin Joshi one back
  • Subash Tamang scores hole-in-one
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Golf: Dhruv Sheoran leads by one stroke on Day One of Andhra Open Championship 2026

Dhruv Sheoran shoots 67 to lead Andhra Open. Chikkarangappa & Khalin Joshi trail by one. Round highlights include Subash Tamang's hole-in-one.

"The round was good. I kept giving myself chances and got momentum after the eagle on the 12th. - Dhruv Sheoran"

Visakhapatnam, April 7

Dhruv Sheoran, a winner on the DP World PGTI, posted an opening round of four-under 67 to set the pace in round one of the INR 1 crore Andhra Open 2026 being played at the East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam.

The 31-year-old Dhruv soared to the top of the leaderboard with an eagle on the par-5 12th and a run of three consecutive birdies from the first through the third. On the 12th, Dhruv hit a massive 372-yard drive followed by a gap wedge that left him two feet short of the hole, and he converted the putt for eagle on the par-71 course.

The Bengaluru-based PGTI winners Chikkarangappa S. and Khalin Joshi were tied second, one shot back at three-under 68.

The Andhra Open 2026 is supported by Host Venue East Point Golf Club (EPGC) and Event Partner Andhra Pradesh Golf Association (APGA).

The par-5 seventh has been adjusted to a 477-yard par-4, bringing the course par down to 71.

Gurugram-based Dhruv currently stands 11th on the PGTI Order of Merit from six starts, with a best finish of tied 6th at the Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship in Ahmedabad last month.

Talking about his round, Dhruv said, "The round was good. I kept giving myself chances and got momentum after the eagle on the 12th. I did drop a couple of shots late, but overall, I'm happy with how I played. The course sits in a valley, so the slopes and grain make the greens tricky to read, but I stayed patient and stuck to my process."

Khalin Joshi, a former Asian Tour winner in 2018 who also finished eighth on the DP World PGTI Ranking in 2025, said, "I played really well today. The greens are tricky to read and not easy to hole putts, but I kept the ball in play and made some good birdies. I dropped a few shots with a couple of three-putts, but overall, I'm satisfied with the start and looking forward to the next three days."

Angad Cheema, winner of the last event at EPGC in 2024, struck a 69 to be tied fourth.

Saptak Talwar, the DP World PGTI Order of Merit leader, stood tied 10th at one-under 70.

One of the highlights of the day was Nepalese golfer Subash Tamang's hole-in-one on the 144-yard par-3 11th. Tamang also shot a 70 to end the day in tied 10th place.

- IANS

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Priya S
So proud to see a tournament of this scale in Visakhapatnam! The East Point Golf Club looks beautiful. It's great for the sport's growth in Andhra Pradesh. Kudos to APGA for supporting this. Subash Tamang's hole-in-one was the cherry on top! 🏌️‍♂️⛳
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Karthik V
Tight leaderboard with Chikka and Khalin just one shot back. This is going to be a very competitive weekend. Dhruv needs to avoid those late dropped shots he mentioned. The course sounds challenging with those tricky greens.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the course adjustment on the 7th hole, making it a par-4. That must change the strategy completely. The players' comments show a lot of respect for the course conditions. Good, thoughtful journalism in this article.
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Rohit P
Dhruv is having a solid season! 11th on the Order of Merit and now leading. Hope this is his week. Also, great to see Angad Cheema, the defending champ here, in the mix. The depth in Indian golf is really improving.
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Nikhil C
With all due respect to the great play, I wish the article gave a bit more context for casual fans. How does this tournament rank? What does a win here mean for a player's career? The focus is very much on the scores, which is fine, but some broader perspective would be nice.

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