Shubhankar Sharma's Resilience Shines at The Open
Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma exhibited his resilience during the 152nd Open, finishing the second round at 6-over. Struggling at 7-over, crucial birdies on the 15th and 16th helped him stay in contention. Shane Lowry leads, with legends like Tiger Woods making early exits.
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Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma showcased his fighting spirit at the 152nd Open on Friday, hanging by a thread with crucial birdies on the 15th and 16th holes during the second round.
Sharma concluded the round 1-over 72, placing him 6-over for the tournament so far. Despite bogeys on the seventh and ninth holes pushing him to 7-over, and the cut expected around 5-over or 6-over, Sharma's late-round efforts kept him in the running. With birdies on the 15th and 16th, followed by a bogey on the 17th, he maintains hope in the grueling competition.
Other tournament highlights included Shane Lowry moving into pole position at 7-under, while Tiger Woods and other notable names faced early exits. The leaders and cut-offs remain highly competitive as the event progresses into the weekend.
(With inputs from agencies.)