Brijesh Kumar and Jhared Hack Share Lead After Day 2 of Indorama Ventures Open 2026
In a thrilling display of skill at the Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad, Brijesh Kumar and Jhared Hack have emerged as joint leaders following the second day of the PGTI's Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship 2026. The tournament, boasting a prize purse of US$300,000 (approximately INR 2.7 crore), witnessed intense competition as players battled for position on the leaderboard.
Leaders Showcase Stellar Performances
Indian golfer Brijesh Kumar fired a solid three-under 69 in the second round, building on his opening 68 to reach a total of seven-under 137. His round was marked by precision, as he mixed five birdies with two bogeys, rising two spots from his overnight tied third place. Notably, Brijesh landed his shots within five feet of the pin throughout the day, with a highlight being a 20-feet birdie conversion on the 18th hole.
American golfer Jhared Hack carded a two-under 70, adding to his first-round 67, to also finish at seven-under 137. He climbed one spot from his overnight second position, making four birdies and two bogeys. Hack's performance included impressive putts from ranges of 15 to 30 feet, and he scored birdies on two of the four Par-5 holes.
Post-Round Comments from the Leaders
Reflecting on his game, Brijesh Kumar said, "I hit my tee shots with great precision today and thus made most fairways. I was also sharp with my game around the greens. Winning on the NexGen last season gave me a lot of confidence, and now the goal is to win on the DP World PGTI. It will be important for me to continue in the same rhythm and look to finish well."
Jhared Hack, who won the season's first event, commented, "I putted well in round one and drove well today. The hot weather here in Ahmedabad is a lot like Las Vegas and Florida, where I have played a lot of golf, so I'm accustomed to these conditions. It's a great golf course, one of the best I've played in India so far. I'm pleased about putting myself in a good position and look forward to contending this week."
Other Notable Performances
The competition remains fierce, with Dhruv Sheoran shooting a second consecutive 69 to secure third place at six-under 138. A quartet of players is tied for fourth at five-under 139, including India's Saptak Talwar, Frenchmen Clement Sordet and Pierre Pineau, and Austria's Christoph Bleier.
Round one leader Rashid Khan experienced a setback, slipping to tied eighth at four-under 140 after carding a 74 in the second round. The cut line was set at four-over 148, with 62 professionals advancing to the next stages of the tournament.
Tournament Details and Outlook
The Indorama Ventures Open 2026 is part of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) circuit, attracting top talent from around the world. With Brijesh Kumar and Jhared Hack setting the pace, fans can expect an exciting finish as the event progresses. The Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad continues to provide a challenging yet fair test for the golfers, with conditions reminiscent of warmer climates familiar to many international players.
