Vishesh takes one-shot lead in opening round of inaugural Boulders Classic

Vishesh’s 65 set a new course record and featured an eagle on the par-5 14th, six birdies, and a lone bogey

Hyderabad: Nineteen-year-old Vishesh Sharma of Hyderabad fired a seven-under 65 to take a one-shot lead in the opening round of the inaugural Rs 1 crore Boulders Classic being played at the Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club in Hyderabad.

Sharma’s 65 set a new course record and featured an eagle on the par-5 14th, six birdies, and a lone bogey.

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Two-time DP World Tour winner Shubhankar Sharma carded a six-under 66 to sit tied second alongside Delhi’s Vinay Kumar Yadav. The round marked Shubhankar’s first start on the tour since the Tour Championship in Jamshedpur in December 2021.

Teenager Vishesh Sharma, who turned professional last year and finished 21st on the DP World PGTI Order of Merit in 2025, made the most of his familiarity with the venue to produce a standout round.

Vishesh said, “I kept myself in play early on and focused on getting into good positions. The eagle on the 14th really gave me momentum. I hit a hybrid to about 10 feet there and made the putt, which helped me push on.”

He capitalised on that momentum with a strong run, converting several chances from inside 10 to 15 feet. “I was able to take advantage of the opportunities I created and convert some good putts,” he added.

Shubhankar’s round included an eagle on the par-5 seventh, six birdies, and two bogeys.

Thirty-year-old Vinay Kumar Yadav carded an error-free six-under 66 to stand tied-second along with Shubhankar.

Yuvraj Sandhu, one of the pre-tournament favourites, struck a 73 on day one to be placed tied 55th.