Khalin Joshi Dominates J&K Open With Nine-Stroke Victory Margin
The 33-year-old golfer secured his eighth professional title with a record-setting performance in Srinagar. Joshi finished the tournament at 24-under 260 to outpace runner-up Rashid Khan by nine shots.
Key takeaways
- Khalin Joshi won the J&K Open with a commanding nine-shot lead and a 24-under 260 total.
- The victory marks Joshi's eighth professional title and his second win of the 2026 DP World PGTI season.
- Rashid Khan finished second at 15-under, while Shubham Jaglan secured third place for his best seasonal result.
- Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar finished in a tie for fifth place at the Srinagar tournament.
Tournament Summary
Khalin Joshi delivered a masterclass in consistency at the Royal Springs Golf Course, firing a final-round 66 to clinch the J&K Open title. His dominant performance resulted in a nine-shot cushion over the nearest competitor, marking his second triumph of the 2026 DP World PGTI season. Over the course of four days, Joshi maintained a relentless pace with scores of 63, 66, 65, and 66, culminating in a total of 24-under 260.
Leaderboard Breakdown
Rashid Khan, a veteran with two Asian Tour titles, secured second place with a total of 15-under 269 after carding a final-round 69. Shubham Jaglan reached his seasonal peak by finishing third at 14-under 270, while Ajeetesh Sandhu claimed the fourth spot at 12-under 272. A three-way tie for fifth place at nine-under 275 included current Order of Merit leader Saptak Talwar, Rahil Gangjee, and Angad Cheema.
Key Facts
- Khalin Joshi secured his eighth career professional win.
- The winning score of 24-under 260 established a nine-stroke gap between first and second place.
- Rashid Khan finished as runner-up with a four-day total of 269.
- Shubham Jaglan recorded his highest finish of the 2026 season by taking third place.
- Current rankings leader Saptak Talwar maintained his position with a top-five finish.
Source: The Hindu — Sport
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