{
  "id": 7840918,
  "title": "Nava Raipur Open: Khalin Joshi Extends Lead To Two Shots After Bogey-Free Second Round",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/nava-raipur-open-khalin-joshi-extends-lead-to-two-shots-after-bogey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T17:01:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/nava-raipur-open-khalin-joshi-extends-lead-to-two-shots-after-bogey-free-second-round"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Naya Raipur, September 16, 2026: Bengaluru golfer Khalin Joshi, currently ranked 29th in the DP World PGTI, posted a flawless four-under 30 to widen his lead to two shots after the second round of the inaugural Nava Raipur Open. The tournament, played at Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, features 132 players with a cut at three-under 65. Joshi, who started the day with a one-shot advantage, made four birdies to reach nine-under 59 at the halfway stage. Despite heavy rain forcing each round to be played over the back nine, Joshi has maintained strong ball-striking, hitting quality shots all round.",
  "summary": "Naya Raipur, September 16, 2026: Khalin Joshi posted a bogey-free four-under 30 to extend his lead to two shots after the second round of the inaugural INR 1 crore Nava Raipur Open being played at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The 34-year-old Bengaluru golfer (29-30), who began the day with a one-shot advantage, made four birdies to move to nine-under 59 at the…",
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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."
}