Johor Bahru: Indian Himmat Rai sits uneasily
at the top of the heap with just one-shot lead after some
strong efforts by his rivals at the weather-hit USD 1 million
Iskandar Johor Open today.
Rai had finished his second round yesterday with his
two-day total of 13-under-par 131 at the Royal Johor Country
Club, and he will be making a title assault tomorrow.
In fact, the full field Asian Tour event heads into the
third and final round tomorrow after inclement weather forced
officials to reduce the event to a 54-hole stroke play
tournament.
Asian Tour honorary member KJ Choi of Korea and
Australia's Darren Beck held on to their tied second positions
on 132 while Chinese Taipei's Chang Tse-peng is also among the
mix in fourth position on 133.
However, eight Indians missed the cut which came at
two-under.
The best-placed Indian after Rai was Rahil Gangjee (67)
as he moved up to tied eighth at eight-under 136 for two
rounds.
Anirban Lahiri shot a 69 and was tied 14th at six-under.
Also tied 14th at six under was Gaganjeet Bhullar (69).
Ashok Kumar and SSP Chowrasia were tied 22nd at
five-under, Jyoti Randhawa was tied 30th at four-under, C
Muniyappa was tied 42nd at three-under and Digvijay Singh was
tied 53rd at two-under which was the cut line.
Bureau Report
First Published: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 20:09