Freddy Schott Leads Hero Indian Open After First Round; Defending Champion Chacarra Close Behind
Germany’s Freddy Schott shot a 6-under 66 to take the clubhouse lead after the first round of the Hero Indian Open, one stroke ahead of defending champion Eugenio Chacarra.
- 6-under 66
- 5-under 67
- $2.55 million
What Happened
The opening round of the US$2.55 million Hero Indian Open featured a tight battle between Freddy Schott and defending champion Eugenio Chacarra. Schott, bogey-free through 13 holes, finished at 6-under 66, while Chacarra overcame an early one-over start to card a 5-under 67. England’s Dan Bradbury sits third with a 4-under 68.
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On the challenging DLF Golf and Country Club course, only 31 of the field broke par.
“I played pretty much flawless on a golf course that is easily the toughest on Tour.”
Among Indian players, Veer Ahlawat was the best at level par 72, while Shubhankar Sharma and Hero MotoCorp Global Brand Ambassador Akshay Bhatia both struggled to 5-over 77. Play was suspended due to darkness with three players yet to finish.
Why this matters
The Hero Indian Open is a key event on the DP World Tour, showcasing top golf talent and Hero MotoCorp's commitment to sports sponsorship.
Terms in This Story
- DP World Tour
- The top professional golf tour in Europe, now also including events worldwide.
- clubhouse leader
- The player with the lowest score among those who have completed their round.
- birdie
- A score of one stroke under par on a hole.
- bogey
- A score of one stroke over par on a hole.
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