Indian American Theegala in shared lead as Atwal misses cut in first event of new season on PGA TOUR (Image Source: IANS)
Indian American Akshay Bhatia: Indian-American Sahith Theegala, who finished 31st las season and missed the Tour Championships by a whisker, has opened the new season in a spectacular manner. With a stunning 64 following up on his first round 68, Theegala looking for his maiden success on the PGA TOUR, is now the joint leader with Korea’s KH Kim (65-67) at 12-under.
Kim, who will turn 25 on Sunday and hopes to get the win to make it a perfect birthday at Silverado Resort’s North Course.
Another Asian, Sangmoon Bae of Korea, a two-time PGA TOUR winner was third with 67-66 one shot behind the leading duo in the first of seven re-imagined PGA TOUR Fall events.