Akshay Sharma Dominates SECL Chhattisgarh Open with Stunning Nine-Under 60

• Indian golfer Akshay Sharma seized the first-round lead at the Rs 1.5 crore SECL Chhattisgarh Open, the DP World PGTI’s season-opener.
• Sharma carded a phenomenal nine-under 60, matching the lowest score record at the Naya Raipur venue.
• His bogey-free round included five birdies on the front-nine and four on the back-nine, with two 15-foot putts.
• Sharma attributed his success to top-notch driving, iron-play, and putting, narrowly missing two hole-in-ones.
• Sixteen-year-old Kartik Singh, making his DP World PGTI debut, is tied for second after an eagle and seven birdies.

Why It Matters: Akshay Sharma delivered a dominant performance with a nine-under 60 to lead the SECL Chhattisgarh Open.