{
  "id": 1744648,
  "title": "Kolar Open 2026: Shaurya Bhattacharya Shoots 68 To Take One-Shot First-Round Lead",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kolar-open-2026-shaurya-bhattacharya-shoots-68-to-take-one-shot-first",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T15:09:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/kolar-open-2026-shaurya-bhattacharya-shoots-68-to-take-one-shot-first-round-lead"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kolar, Karnataka - Shaurya Bhattacharya began the second edition of the INR 1 crore Kolar Open with a strong opening round, shooting a four-under 68 to take a one-shot lead. The 23-year-old from Delhi, currently ranked 16th in season rankings, made an eagle and four birdies while only making two bogeys throughout his round. Bhattacharya's early momentum was fueled by scoring four-under through his first four holes, with the toughest part of the course becoming firmer towards the end. His success at the ZION Hills Golf County course, known for its long holes and large greens, led to an early lead over his competitors.",
  "summary": "Kolar, Karnataka, August 18, 2026: Shaurya Bhattacharya carded a four-under 68 to take a one-shot lead in the opening round of the second edition of the INR 1 crore Kolar Open presented by ZION Hills Golf County being played at the ZION Hills Golf County in Kolar near Bengaluru. The 23-year-old from Delhi, a two-time winner on the DP World PGTI and currently 16th in the season rankings, made an…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}