Gaganjeet Bhullar tops in ‘Maritime Invitational 2026’

Visakhapatnam: Gaganjeet Bhullar won the Maritime Invitational 2026, presented by Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins, after a thrilling finish at the East Point Golf Club in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.

Bhullar secured his third victory of the season and his sixth overall title in the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) after defeating Sachin Baisoya in a play-off.

Baisoya made an impressive comeback in the final round. Bhullar also finished at 10 under par, leading to a play-off between the two players.

In the deciding round, Bhullar successfully put the ball into the hole from a distance of 40 feet, securing the title. His victory also helped Chennai Lions win the team championship with a total score of 14 under par.

The host team, Vizag Dolphins, finished second with 12 under par, while Hyderabad Firebirds secured third place with 11 under par.

Despite heavy rains during the previous week, the East Point Golf Club was in good condition for the three-day event. The tournament featured 48 holes of competition, with total prize money of Rs.1.5 crore.

M Dharma of Vizag Dolphins delivered an impressive performance, finishing third individually with six under par.

Nayanika Sanga was the top-performing woman player. She recorded a total score of five over par across the three days.

The tournament witnessed exciting performances from leading players, with Bhullar’s remarkable final shot making the event memorable for golf fans in Visakhapatnam.

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