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Rashid Khan Tied Second at DP World PGTI Open as Daffue Leads by Four

MJ Daffue holds a commanding four-stroke lead at 16-under par heading into the final day of the DP World PGTI Open. India's Rashid Khan is the best-placed home player, sitting in a tie for second at 14-under. The third round was suspended due to darkness, with players set to complete it on Sunday morning before the final round. Other Indians in contention include Saptak Talwar, Ravi Kumar, and Yuvraj Sandhu.

Key Points: Rashid Khan Tied 2nd at DP World PGTI Open

  • Daffue leads at 16-under par
  • Rashid Khan tied second at 14-under
  • Round halted due to darkness
  • Final round set for Sunday
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Rashid Khan is best-placed Indian in tied second at DP World PGTI Open

MJ Daffue leads by four strokes at the DP World PGTI Open. India's Rashid Khan is best-placed in a tie for second. Final round Sunday.

"The goal is to win every tournament. - MJ Daffue"

Nuh, March 21

MJ Daffue will take a four-stroke advantage into the final day of the US$300,000 DP World PGTI Open after recording five under thru 12 holes on Saturday at Classic Golf & Country Club.

The South African, who started the third round tied in the lead with Rashid Khan, continued his impressive form into day three, delivering six birdies and a solitary bogey to reach 16 under par for the week.

His round was halted with six holes to play, with the start of play having been delayed (fog) and later suspended due to darkness.

"I had a little bit of a slow start," he said. "Once I did find some good momentum; I was able to start being freer. I managed to get into my routine."

"I made some good decisions and made one lucky break on nine. I've always been a very good bounce back player, so I was pleased to bounce back from the bogey."

Daffue has enjoyed a fast start to the 2026 Road to Mallorca, picking up his maiden HotelPlanner Tour win at the NTT Data Pro-Am last month, and is looking for a second victory in just the fifth event of the season.

"The goal is to win every tournament. It would be very special to find a win for the second time this season; it was my goal to play well early in the season."

"You don't want to avoid thinking about what's at the end of tomorrow, because we're all human, but if I do what I can do best, I think I'm up for lifting the trophy."

"I really enjoy this golf course, and I have 24 holes left, I will try to conquer every one of them."

India's Khan finished the day in a group of four at 14 under par, alongside Swede Adam Wallin, Austrian Lukas Nemecz and Italian Aron Zemmer. Saptak Talwar sits one stroke behind the group, in sixth position.

The two other Indians in the top 10 are Ravi Kumar and Yuvraj Sandhu, both placed tied ninth, at 11-under.

Play will resume at 9am on Sunday morning for those yet to complete their third round, while the final round will begin at 9.30am.

- IANS

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Priya S
So proud to see three Indians in the top 10! Rashid Khan, Ravi Kumar, and Yuvraj Sandhu are all doing us proud. The future of Indian golf looks bright. Let's go!
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Arjun K
Daffue is in great form, no doubt. But the pressure of the final day is different. Rashid has the experience. If he starts strong, he can put pressure on the leader. Exciting finish ahead!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the tournament being played at Classic Golf & Country Club. It's a fantastic venue. The fog delay must have been frustrating for the players. Hope the weather holds for the final round.
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Vikram M
Saptak Talwar at one stroke behind is the dark horse! Everyone is talking about Rashid (rightly so), but Talwar is right there in sixth. Could be a surprise package tomorrow.
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Karthik V
With all due respect to the fantastic performance, I wish Indian golf got more consistent media coverage beyond just when our players are winning or in contention. These tournaments build the sport's profile.
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Michael C
The DP World Tour bringing events to India is great for the sport's growth here. Creates a pathway for local talent. Daffue looks solid, but a lot of

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