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Saptak Talwar slipped down the leaderboard with a 2-over 73 in the third round of the Challenge de Espana. Frenchman Clement Charmasson leads by one stroke after a strong 66. Swiss golfer Benjamin Rusch surged into contention with a 65. The final round promises a tight finish with multiple players within striking distance.

Key Points: Saptak Talwar Slips to T-48 at Challenge de Espana Golf

  • Talwar drops from T-11 to T-48 after 2-over 73
  • Clement Charmasson leads at 15-under in Hotel Planner Tour
  • Benjamin Rusch climbs to T-3 with 65
  • Five players tied at 10-under in tight leaderboard
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Saptak Talwar slips to T-48 on Hotel Planner Tour

Indian golfer Saptak Talwar struggles in Round 3, drops to T-48 while Clement Charmasson leads Hotel Planner Tour event in Girona.

"Clement Charmasson signed for a five-under-par 66 to take a one-shot lead into the final round. - Tournament Report"

Girona, May 11

Saptak Talwar had a none-too-good 2-over 73 and slipped down the leaderboard in the third round of the Challenge de Espana at Fontanals Golf Club. Lying T-11 after the second round with 69-66, he shot 73 and at 5-under, he was T-48th with one round to go.

Talwar, playing his first full season on the HotelPlanner Tour, had three bogeys and one birdie after starting on the 10th.

Clement Charmasson will take a one-stroke lead into the final day of the Challenge de Espana at Fontanals Golf Club, as he closes in on securing a maiden Hotel Planner Tour title.

The Frenchman signed for a five-under-par round of 66 on a low-scoring day in Girona to reach 15 under par for the week, one shot clear of Scotsman Euan Walker who occupies solo second on 14 under.

The 26-year-old Charmasson, who earned promotion from the Pro Golf Tour in 2024, will now tee it up in the final group on Sunday, in just his fifth start on the HotelPlanner Tour.

Charmasson is targeting a breakthrough win.

Swiss Benjamin Rusch fired a six-under-par round of 65 to climb into a share of third place on 12 under par alongside overnight leader Luis Masaveu, with Finn Kim Koivu's round of 64 putting him in fifth place alongside Sweden's Oliver Gillberg on 11 under.

Five players are a further shot back in seventh on ten under par, including Victor Sidal Svendsen and Jeppe Kristian Andersen from Denmark, Spaniard Joseba Torres, Welshman Jack Davidson and Englishman Tom Shadbolt.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Tough day for Saptak but he's shown great potential this season. Golf is a game of patience - one bad round doesn't define a player. Hope he finishes strong tomorrow! 🇮🇳🏌️‍♂️ #KeepGoing
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Priya M.
The competition looks intense with players from so many countries. Saptak is still learning - this experience will make him stronger. We need more Indian golfers competing at this level!
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Arjun S.
Disappointing round but golf is unpredictable. The French leader Charmasson seems to be playing consistently well. Maybe Saptak can learn from his game strategy.
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Neha P.
Golf needs more coverage in India! We only hear about cricket all the time. Players like Saptak are putting India on the world golf map. Hope he bounces back tomorrow with a solid round!
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Vikram J.
The pressure must be immense playing in foreign conditions. Saptak's first full season - he'll improve with time. Meanwhile, that Finn player Koivu shooting 64 is impressive! The leaderboard is truly international.

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