DP World India Championship: Norgaard gains lead on a rain-hit opening day
Danish golfer Niklas Norgaard leads the DP World India Championship after a rain-interrupted opening round at the Delhi Golf Club. Rory McIlroy finished the day in 13th place, while Eugenio Chacarra sits in a tie for second.
Why it matters
The tournament is a significant event in the professional golf circuit, impacting the Race to Dubai standings.
DP World India Championship: Norgaard gains lead on a rain-hit opening day left Norgaard got going in challenging conditions. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/py5thr/article71589316.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Niklas%20Norgaard.jpg The Dane shoots six-under-par 66; McKibbin, Detry and Chacarra tied for second spot; McIlroy in tied 13th place; Om Prakash best among the Indians New Delhi Danish golfer Niklas Norgaard sprang a surprise to take the sole lead on the opening day of the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club on Thursday. On a rain-affected day, nearly five hours of play were lost. Norgaard, however, navigated the challenging conditions well to card an impressive six-under-par 66 to climb to the top of the leaderboard. Norgaard went for broke in the first hole. After a pinpoint tee shot, he followed up with an impressive approach and sank a six-foot putt to return an eagle.
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