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Kapil Kumar has made a big move in the IGPL standings. His win in Pune propelled him into second place on the Order of Merit. He now sits behind only Gaganjeet Bhullar, who leads the money list. The season has seen four players already cross the Rs. 20 lakh earnings mark.

Key Points: Kapil Kumar Rises to Second in IGPL Order of Merit

  • Kapil Kumar earned his first professional title at the IGPL Invitational in Pune
  • He defeated teenage golfer Kartik Singh in a playoff for the victory
  • Gaganjeet Bhullar remains top of the merit list with earnings from two wins
  • Four players have already surpassed the Rs. 20 lakh earnings threshold this season
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Kapil Kumar moves to second place on IGPL Order of Merit after third event

Kapil Kumar climbs to second place on the IGPL money list after his Pune victory, trailing only Gaganjeet Bhullar. Kartik Singh and Pukhraj Gill round out the top four.

"Kapil’s total earnings of Rs. 29,93,925 are second only to Gaganjeet Bhullar’s Rs. 45,00,000 - IGPL Report"

Pune, Oct 6

Kapil Kumar, who grabbed his maiden professional title at the IGPL Invitational, moved into second place on the IGPL Order of Merit. The 33-year-old, who defeated teenage Kartik Singh on the second play-off at the Poona Golf Club, was tied for sixth at the IGPL Chandigarh.

Kapil’s total earnings of Rs. 29,93,925 are second only to Gaganjeet Bhullar’s Rs. 45,00,000 from two wins at Chandigarh and Jaypee Greens.

Kartik, who was third at Jaypee and Tied-8th before that at Chandigarh, has been in the Top-10 in all three events. Following his runner-up finish in Pune, he has earned Rs. 28,71,557 and is now in third place behind Bhullar and Kapil.

Pukhraj Singh Gill, tied 11th in Chandigarh and T-8 in Jaypee, finished tenth in Pune, and he currently lies fourth in the IGPL Order of Merit with earnings of Rs. 21,21,557.

As many as four players have surpassed the Rs. 20 lakh threshold in just three events, with M Dharma in fifth place at Rs. 18,18,000. Sachin Baisoya, Kartik Sharma, Saarthak Chibber, Aman Raj, and young Veer Ganapathy hold the positions from fifth to tenth places.

The leading woman earner so far after three events is Durga Nittur with Rs. 4,76,400, placed 31st overall, and just behind her in second is Jasmine Shekar with Rs. 4,60,500, who is 32nd overall.

Meanwhile, professional Shat Mishra led his team to a fine victory in the Pro-Am at the IGPL Invitational Pune. Mishra’s quartet, which included Maj Gen Vikram Verma, Lt Col Shakti Singh, and Group Captain Manoj Gera. They tallied 53.2 points.

They finished ahead of the team led by professional Aadil Bedi, whose teammates were Col. Mohan Nasa, Vikram Puri, and Asheer Kapoor.

Bedi’s team edged out the team led by Aryan Roopa Anand, whose teammates included BK Nihal, Vikrant Tatkare, and Imran Azam.

The winning pros received Rs. 75,000, Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 25,000, respectively, while amateurs were awarded attractive prizes and a specially designed IGPL Trophy each.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Kartik Singh is just a teenager and already competing at this level? Amazing talent! Future of Indian golf looks bright with these young players coming up.
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Michael C
The prize money distribution seems quite good for Indian golf standards. Four players crossing 20 lakhs in just three events shows the sport's growing popularity and financial viability.
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Priya S
While the men's competition is exciting, I wish there was more coverage of women golfers. Durga Nittur leading at 31st overall shows we need more support for women's golf in India.
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Aditya G
Gaganjeet Bhullar still leading comfortably with 45 lakhs! His experience shows. But Kapil is closing in fast. Next tournament should be very interesting! 🏌️‍♂️
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Nikhil C
Good to see the Pro-Am involving military officers. Golf has always been popular in defense circles. Nice blend of professional and amateur players in these events.

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