Shubhankar and Bhullar's Contrasting Start at Olympic Golf Amid Thunderstorms

At the Olympic golf competition, India’s Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar experienced contrasting fortunes. Sharma ended the disrupted round at tied 29th with a one-under 70, while Bhullar languished at tied 56th after a four-over 75. The tournament faced multiple suspensions due to thunderstorms.

The Indian duo of Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar faced varied fortunes during a storm-hit opening round of the Olympic golf competition at the Par-71 Le Golf National course on Thursday.

Sharma managed a one-under 70, placing him tied 29th, while Bhullar struggled with a four-over 75, landing him at tied 56th among the 60 participants. Multiple disruptions due to thunder and lightning marked the challenging day.

Sharma's game swung notably as he navigated through initial eagles and bogeys, while Bhullar endured a damaging quadruple bogey. Leading the pack was Hideki Matsuyama with an eight-under 63, showcasing a bogey-free round.

After play resumed from suspensions, Sharma completed his round steadying at one-under par. His compatriot Bhullar, however, could not recover from early setbacks despite flashes of brilliant play. The competition's format will see all 60 players compete in four rounds, with play-offs resolving any ties for medals.

(With inputs from agencies.)