{
  "id": 9352017,
  "title": "Khalin Joshi Extends Lead To 6 Shots At Bengaluru Open 2026 Powered By IndianOil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/khalin-joshi-extends-lead-to-6-shots-at-bengaluru-open-2026-powered",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:17:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/khalin-joshi-extends-lead-to-6-shots-at-bengaluru-open-2026-powered-by-indianoil"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bengaluru, September 23, 2026: Leading professional golfer Khalin Joshi widened his advantage to six shots after the first two rounds of the INR 1 crore Bengaluru Open 2026 powered by IndianOil at his hometown course, Karnataka Golf Association (KGA). The 34-year-old made a four-under 68 in round two, joining his opening round score of 61 to reach 15-under 129, while his closest competitor Manoj S was nine-under 135. Joshi's impressive round included five birdies and just one bogey, with his only dropped shot coming on the par-four seventh hole. Despite the windy and challenging conditions, Joshi expressed satisfaction with his play, aiming to maintain his current strategy as he heads into the final two rounds.",
  "summary": "Bengaluru, September 23, 2026: Khalin Joshi followed his career-low opening round with a four-under 68 to extend his lead to six shots at the halfway stage of the INR 1 crore Bengaluru Open 2026 powered by IndianOil at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA). The 34-year-old Bengaluru golfer (61-68), who began the day four strokes ahead after firing an 11-under 61 in round one, made five birdies and…",
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  },
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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."
}