Vishesh Sharma.
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Vishesh Sharma moved four shots clear of the field after producing a six-under 64 in the third round of the Telangana Golconda Masters here at the Hyderabad Golf Club on Thursday.
The 19-year-old, who began the day tied for the lead with Amardeep Malik, made seven birdies and a solitary bogey to reach 20-under 190. His round was held together by several important par saves, including one on the eighth after his ball came to rest in an awkward lie between the fringe and the rough. He recovered to about 12 feet and converted the putt.
“That was a crucial par and helped me stay in the round. The birdie on the 12th was another important moment. It helped me reset, gave the round fresh momentum and allowed me to add a few more birdies,” Vishesh later remarked.
His only bogey came on the par-four 13th, but he remained composed and continued to build his advantage. The home favourite has now held at least a share of the lead after each round. Vishesh followed his course-record-equalling opening 60 with rounds of 66 and 64 to establish a commanding advantage ahead of the final day.
Amardeep (61-65-68) remained the closest challenger at 16-under 194. The 41-year-old made three birdies and dropped his only shot on the par-three ninth for a two-under 68. Honey Baisoya (64-64-68) moved up one place to third at 14-under 196. He began the round two shots behind the joint leaders and mixed four birdies with two bogeys in another 68.
Opening-round co-leader Dhruv Sheoran (60-67-70) made three birdies and three bogeys in an even-par 70. He slipped to fourth at 13-under 197, seven shots behind Vishesh. Defending champion Jamal Hossain (72-66-72) of Bangladesh slipped from tied 24th to tied 41st at even-par 210.
Published – September 03, 2026 07:32 pm IST
