Shubhankar Sharma Wins Kapil Dev Invitational by Six Strokes
It adds Rs 30 lakh in prize money, positioning him as a leading Indian entrant for the DP World India Championship.
Overview
- Shubhankar Sharma closed with a three-under 69 on Saturday to finish 14-under 274 and win the Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship by six strokes.
- His final round included an eagle on the par-five 12th, three birdies and two bogeys that extended the two-shot lead he held after round three.
- Italy’s Michele Ortolani and Bengaluru’s Manoj S tied for second at eight-under 280 while Khalin Joshi finished fourth at seven-under 281.
- Sharma collected a reported Rs 30 lakh for the victory, which is his second DP World PGTI title this season after the Boulders Classic in April.
- The result boosts Sharma’s season standing and momentum and positions him to lead India’s contingent at next week’s US$4-million DP World India Championship, with runner-up finishes carrying prize-money and qualification benefits for other players.