INDIAN OPEN
Local favourite SSP Chawrasia’s historic golf win
Chawrasia is the first Indian to successfully defend a European Tour title
13 March 2017 - 06:36
New Delhi — Local favourite SSP Chawrasia made history after retaining his title at the Hero Indian Open with a remarkable seven-stroke win here on Sunday. Chawrasia, 38, became the first Indian to successfully defend a European Tour title. The five-time Asian Tour winner started the day with a joint lead at the DLF Golf and Country Club and posted a four-under 68 when ending his third round in the storm-hit tournament on Sunday morning. He then carded a one-under 71 in round four to finish with a 10-under 278. AFP
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