There’s plenty of action happening this week in Indian golf. Shubhankar Sharma worked hard to get back onto the DP World Tour at the Qualifying School when he finished tied for second (2nd) place. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Manoj S is making history; he is currently leading the Trident Open and has a chance to become the youngest winner in PGTI history. On the women’s side, amateur Mahreen Bhatia shocked the field and is leading at the WPGT 2025 15th leg.
Shubhankar Sharma Regains DP World Tour Card
Shubhankar finished tied-second at the Qualifying School Final Stage in Tarragona, Spain, posting a strong final round of 66. He ended the week 24-under and secured Category 18 status for the 2026 DP World Tour season.
Stat | Detail |
Venue | Tarragona, Spain |
Final Round Score | 66 (-5) |
Birdies | 6 |
Bogeys | 1 |
Total Score | 24-under |
Final Position | Tied 2nd |
Winner | Zander Lombard (South Africa) |
2026 Tour Category | Category 18 |
Round | Score |
R1 | 70 |
R2 | 69 |
R3 | 66 |
R4 | 67 |
R5 | 66 |
R6 | 66 |
Manoj S β Trident Open (Round 3)
Meanwhile, in another Indian golf news, teenage prodigy Manoj S is on the verge of creating history. At the inaugural Trident Open in Chandigarh, 17-year-old Manoj S fired a 5-under 67 in round three to take a one-shot lead, totaling 9-under 207 and vying to become the youngest winner on the PGTI.
Category | Detail |
Age | 17 years |
Round 3 Score | 67 (-5) |
Total | 207 (-9) |
Lead | 1 shot |
Birdies (Round) | 7 |
Bogeys (Round) | 1 |
Position | Player | Score |
1 | Manoj S | -9 (207) |
2 | Manu Gandas | -8 (208) |
T3 | Yuvraj Sandhu | -5 (211) |
T3 | Akshay Sharma | -5 (211) |
T3 | Shubham Jaglan | -5 (211) |
T3 | Shaurya Bhattacharya | -5 (211) |
T3 | Mohd Azhar | -5 (211) |
Mahreen Bhatia β WPGT 2025 (15th Leg)
Amateur Mahreen Bhatia leads the WPGT 2025 15th leg at Jaypee Wishtown after rounds of 68 and 66, holding an 8-under total and a two-shot advantage over her nearest rival. Read about the 14th leg of Hero Womenβs Pro Golf Tour.Β
Category | Detail |
Status | Amateur |
Round 1 | 68 (-3) |
Round 2 | 66 (-5) |
Total | 134 (-8) |
Lead | 2 shots |
Notable Holes | Eagle + 4 birdies on back nine |
Position | Player | Scoreο»Ώ |
1 | Mahreen Bhatia | 134 (-8) |
2 | Vani Kapoor | 136 (-6) |
3 | Sneha Singh | 138 (-4) |
4 | Jahanvi Bakshi | 140 (-2) |
Summary
This week exhibits the wide skill set that is Indian golf:
- Shubhankar Sharma earns his DP World Tour card back for full participation in 2026.
- Manoj S is set for an unprecedented win at the Trident Open, showcasing the potential of Indiaβs young talent.
- Mahreen Bhatia shows amateur golfers can do well in WPGT 2025, adding to the coverage in Indian golf news.
Next up are the final rounds of the Trident Open at Chandigarh Golf Club (Novβ―11β14), the WPGT 2025β―15thβ―leg at Jaypee Greens Wishtown Golf Course in Noida, and the 2026 season of the DP World Tour. These rounds will shape the future of Indian golf.
Bigyan Sameleβs Take:
It is exciting to see Manoj S taking the Trident Open at 9-under 207 and Mahreen Bhatia taking the WPGT 2025 15th leg at 8-under 134. Such achievements indicate that Indian golf is in a very exciting stage. Further, I felt the comeback of the DP World Tour by Shubhankar Sharma brought a renewed sense of hope for the Indian pro golf community. As the final rounds approach, the standings may change, records may be broken, and young talents may make history.
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