Om Prakash Chouhan held his nerve at Tollygunge Club,signing for a six-under 64 to finish at 16-under for the tournament and win by one shot. After an early bogey, he settled quickly and built momentum wiht a run of birdies, several of them set up by confident putts from the 10-to-20-foot range.
A calm response after an early mistake
Chouhan did not let the opening setback dictate his day. Rather, he stayed patient, picked up shots where the course gave him opportunities and avoided the kind of mistake that can undo a strong round. It was a measured performance from an experienced player who knew when to attack and when to play for the safer option.
That approach mattered in a tense finish. Shaurya Bhattacharya and Manu Gandas kept the pressure onand there was little room for error over the closing stretch. At Tollygunge Club, accurate approach play and good pace on the greens were essential; one loose hole could quickly wipe out the benefit of several birdies.
Smart golf under pressure
Chouhan’s round offered a useful reminder of how scoring frequently enough works in close professional events. He took advantage of the holes where the angle and lie allowed it, but did not force low-percentage shots into tightly guarded greens. When pressure builds, finding the safe section of the putting surface can be just as notable as chasing a flag.
For the players trying to make up ground, the task was simple but demanding: capitalise on the accessible holes without taking unnecessary risks. Chouhan’s winning total of 264 reflected sustained,controlled scoring rather than one reckless burst of birdies.
A valuable 12th professional title
The victory gave Chouhan his 12th professional title and showed why composure remains so valuable in a tight PGTI finish. A hot putter helps, of course, but his patience after that early bogey and his decisions through the back nine made the difference.
