Golf: Thrilling finish expected at JAT Sri Lanka Open as Khan ties for lead with Saqib

JAT Sri Lanka Open 2016 ended day 3, with Rashid Khan chipping-in for an Eagle on the 18th to finish 1 under and tie with the 2 Round Leader Syed Saqib Ahmed on a Total of 4 under Par.

On a very windy day, scoring wasn’t easy, with slick greens and interesting conditions of play. 

The best card returned was a 68 (3 under) by Pakistani Professional Danyaal Jehangir who was in 12th place overnight and hi day’s best score hiked him to 5th place on the Leader Board at Even Par.

Rashid Khan had a mixed Round with an unexpected 4 putt on the Par 5, 14th which he sailed –on in two but failed to capitalize charging his eagle Putt.

However, Rashid made up for that lapse by holing his second shot on the closing 18th Hole for an Eagle. 

Khalin Joshi carded a 2 under par 69 together with B.A. Sanjeewa who had the same score and are tied in 3rd place at a total 2 under par, 2 strokes off the lead.

Anura Rohana, N. Thangaraja, Mithun Perera, K. Prabagaran are all in a heap, bunched up behind the leading quartet and an enthralling finish to the JAT Sri Lanka Open 2016, is expected.

The Final Round began at 8.00am and the Top 12 players commenced their charge for the champions trophy from 9.30am today (22).

The JAT Sri Lanka Open 2016, Awards Ceremony will follow the completion of the Final Round at 3.30pm. 

Leader Board after 3 Rounds

1: 209 – Rashid Khan, Syed Saqib Ahmed

2: 211 – Khalin Joshi, B.A. Sanjeewa

3: 213 – Danyaal Jehangir

4: 215 – R.A. Anura Rohana, N. Thangaraja

5: 216 – Mithun Perera

6: 217 – K. Prabagaran

7: 218 – Sisira Kumara, M. Waseem Rana, K.A. Chandradasa