DP World PGTI Open Round 3

Date
Sat 21st March 2026 (UTC)
Sat 21st March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-21T05:30:00

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05:30:00 UTC (11:00:00 Local)

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League
European Challenge Tour

Season
2026

Round
6

Status
Match Finished

Location
Classic Golf & Country Club

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Moving Day at the Classic Golf & Country Club in Gurugram features a high-stakes duel between local favorite Rashid Khan and South Africa's MJ Daffue, who entered the day tied at 13-under par. A significant hurdle for the leaders is the "stop-start" rhythm of the tournament; Khan was required to complete three holes of his second round early Saturday morning before starting his third round, a task he handled with composure to maintain his share of the lead.

The strategy for the chasing pack, led by Sweden's Adam Wallin and India's Saptak Talwar, is to exploit the scoring opportunities on the back nine of this Jack Nicklaus-designed layout. With the course record having been shattered just 24 hours prior by Daffue's 61, the field knows that a low score is possible if they can master the undulating greens and navigate the strategic bunkering. As the wind typically picks up in the afternoon, control over ball flight will be the deciding factor for those looking to seize the advantage heading into the final round.

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MJ Daffue seized a commanding four-stroke lead heading into the final day after a relentless performance in the third round. The narrative was one of "championship separation"; while the early part of the day saw a crowded leaderboard, the South African pulled away with a clinical display of iron play and steady putting. Daffue’s ability to avoid the errors that plagued his closest rivals allowed him to post a number that put significant daylight between himself and the field.

India's Rashid Khan, who started the day as a co-leader, experienced a more turbulent afternoon. Despite a strong start, a few errant drives on the back nine led to costly dropped shots, leaving him in a battle to stay within striking distance. Meanwhile, Lukas Nemecz and Sebastian Friedrichsen mounted late charges to climb into the top five, though they both face a steep climb to catch the leader. The day ended with Daffue firmly in control, while the home favorites will need a historic final-day performance to deny him a second Road to Mallorca victory of the season.

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