The break in the golf calendar has allowed for some much-needed sleep and rest for Rashid Khan who is staying home with his family in Delhi. The 185th ranked Indian was primed for the Olympics as the top-ranked Indian golfer but expects to resume his chase when golf can be played again
A nine-under 62 gave Matt Kuchar (-17) a three-stroke advantage over Miguel Tabuena and Jazz Janewattananond. Rashid Khan fought hard for his 69 to reach 8-under through 54 holes
The Australian emerged clear winner, securing a four-stroke victory over Shane Lowry for his third career win. Rashid Khan shot an even 70 in the final round.
After Chawrasia brought himself up the order with a 63 on Friday, it was the turn of Rashid Khan to join his compatriot on Saturday. Wade Ormsby leads the Hong Kong Open after 54 holes.
Even as a four-way tie at the top clogged the leaderboard, we have four Indians among the top ten - Rashid Khan at T5, Aman Raj, Khalin Joshi and Udayan Mane at T10
A bogey-free 67 helped Rashid Khan catapult into a share of the lead with Ajeetesh Sandhu, who also fired a 67 to leapfrog fellow Chandigarh golfer Karandeep Kochhar