GURGAON, India, Aug. 2, 2023: Amanjyot Singh Bhatia shares lead with Australia’s Aaron Pike with rounds of 66 in the second day of weather-delayed Korn Ferry Tour’s Michigan Championship on Tuesday.
Bhatia, a 33-year-old three-time winner on the PGTI, made the cut at the Monday qualifier for the third consecutive season at the tournament suffering from back spasms.
Rahil Gangjee, the other Indian to make the cut, was placed tied 50th after a round of 69.
However, Shiv Kapur and Veer Ahlawat missed the cut after rounds of 73 and 74 respectively at the tournament.
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The second round of the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson is set to begin Friday, April 26th, at TPC Louisiana. Tee times will begin at 6:30 AM CT off the first tee and 7:10 AM CT off the tenth tee.
All eyes will be on Jon Rahm, who holds a one-shot lead after the first round. Rahm will tee off at 12:15 PM CT alongside Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick. Other notable pairings include Collin Morikawa and Viktor Hovland, who will tee off at 11:05 AM CT, and Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, who will tee off at 11:50 AM CT.
Several players to watch on Friday include Davis Riley, who sits just two shots off the lead, and Max Homa, who is three shots back. Riley will tee off at 9:15 AM CT, while Homa will tee off at 10:55 AM CT.
Full tee times can be found on the tournament’s website.