Chacarra holds four-shot lead at Hero Indian Open after third round
Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra of Spain takes a four-shot lead into the final round of the Hero Indian Open, seeking a rare title repeat.
- 4 shots
- $2.55 million
- 67
What Happened
Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra of Spain holds a four-shot lead at 10-under par after the third round of the Hero Indian Open. South Africa's MJ Daffue and England's Alex Fitzpatrick are tied for second at 6-under. Chacarra shot a 2-under 70 on Saturday, known as Moving Day, to maintain his advantage.
“It was a reminder of what this golf course is all about.”
The chasing pack struggled with tough course conditions at DLF Golf and Country Club. David Law, Freddy Schott, and Casey Jarvis are among those within striking distance, but Chacarra's steady play has kept them at bay. The final round Sunday will determine the champion.
Om Prakash Chouhan is the top Indian at tied-20th, with Manoj S and Kshitij Naveed Kaul also making the cut. Akshay Bhatia, Hero MotoCorp's global brand ambassador, missed the cut in his maiden appearance.
Why this matters
The Hero Indian Open is a DP World Tour event with a $2.55 million purse, sponsored by Hero MotoCorp, showcasing the company's brand presence in international sports.
Terms in This Story
- DP World Tour
- A professional men's golf tour organized by the DP World
- birdie
- One stroke under par on a golf hole
- bogey
- One stroke over par on a golf hole
- cut
- A score threshold that determines which players continue to the final rounds
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