Indian golfers Arjun Bhati ((T24) and Pranavi Urs (T16) made the most of an opportunity to showcase their talent. Malaysian Mirabel Ting (T3) and Thailand's Pongsapak (3) were mighty impressive.
A spectacular performance by Anika Varma helped her secure a spot in the last 32 of the US Girls Junior Championship. The 15-year-old won eight holes in a 3&1 victory.
Harendra Gupta gained five strokes in the last three holes to take a four stroke lead at the Aravalli Golf Course in Faridabad. There were three men tied in second - Amrit Lal (72), Shabeg Singh Kooner (69) and Sandeep Singh (69).
The younger lot of Indian golfers are emerging slowly but surely - Arjun Bhati, Anika Varma and Pranavi Urs are all enjoying a good run of results in recent weeks
Shubhankar Sharma made a nice 45 foot birdie at the 18th to cap a memorable week at the 148th Open Championship. The grandstand erupted into an impromptu birthday song for the young man as he walked up the 72nd hole.