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Rakshit Dahiya delivered India's best performance in the World Amateur Team Championship opening round. He carded an even-par 72 despite challenging conditions at Tanah Merah Country Club. Deepak Yadav showed early promise but finished with one-over 73 after some late setbacks. The Indian team currently sits tied for 18th position among 36 competing nations.

Key Points: Rakshit Dahiya Tied 28th in World Amateur Golf Team Championship

  • Rakshit Dahiya recovered from early bogeys with three birdies on back nine
  • Deepak Yadav held three-under-par lead before late round struggles
  • Arin Ahuja posted 3-over 75 with two birdies and five bogeys
  • Team India positioned T-18th among 36 nations after opening round
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Rakshit Dahiya is tied 28th after Round 1 of World Amateur Team Golf; India T-18th in team standings

India sits T-18th in team standings as Rakshit Dahiya cards even-par 72 in challenging conditions at the World Amateur Team Championship in Singapore.

"I could have finished higher, but it is a decent start. The conditions were tough to say the least. - Rakshit Dahiya"

Singapore, Oct 8

Rakshit Dahiya carded an even-par 72 in testing conditions at the Tanah Merah Country Club (Tampines Course) here on Wednesday to end the opening round as the best-placed Indian in the World Amateur Team Championship (WATC) for the Eisenhower Trophy.

Dahiya, the Delhi NCR Cup 2025-winner, was placed tied 28th, seven strokes behind leader Hiroshi Hirahara Tai of Singapore. Team India ended the opening day in T-18th position among 36 nations in the overall standings.

Part of the three-member team sent by the Indian Golf Union (IGU), National Sports Federation for golf, Rakshit didn’t have a desired start to his WATC campaign, with bogeys on the second and fifth holes. But he made amends by draining birdies on the 12th, 16th, and 17th holes. However, bogey on the finishing hole meant he slipped more than 10 places on the leaderboard.

Talking about his round, Rakshit said, “I could have finished higher, but it is a decent start. The conditions were tough to say the least. But I managed to keep it at even par. Tomorrow, I will focus more on avoiding as many mistakes as possible and keeping the ball on the right spot in the fairway. The IGU has supported the team in all ways possible, and events like these only build our confidence to challenge the best golfers in the world.”

Another Indian, Deepak Yadav, submitted a modest card of one-over 73 to end Day 1 in joint 35th position. Deepak sank a birdie on the first hole itself and then picked another shot on the sixth hole to end the front nine at two-under-par. He went up as high as three-under-par till the 11th hole before stumbling upon bogeys on the 13th and 14th holes in addition to a double bogey on the 15th for his eventual tally.

Arin Ahuja also had a topsy-turvy round with two birdies and five bogeys that derailed his campaign. He was placed tied-67th with an overall score of 3-over 75.

- IANS

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Arjun K
T-18th in team standings isn't bad considering this is a world championship. Our boys are competing against the best amateur golfers globally. The experience itself is valuable for their growth.
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Rohit P
Deepak Yadav was doing so well at 3-under till 11th hole! That double bogey on 15th really hurt his score. Hope he learns from this and comes back stronger tomorrow. Consistency is key in golf.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the effort, we need to be realistic. Seven strokes behind the leader after just one round is quite a gap. Our golfers need to work on handling pressure better in international tournaments.
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Vikram M
Golf is gaining popularity in India, and performances like these inspire young players. The IGU's support is crucial. Hope to see more Indian golfers on the global stage soon! 🏌️‍♂️
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Michael C
The fact that India is competing in the Eisenhower Trophy itself is an achievement. Golf infrastructure in India has improved significantly over the years. Keep going, team! 👍

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