Manu Gandas returned to the winner’s circle after almost two years, holding his nerve in a three-way playoff to claim the inaugural Rs 1 crore Trident Open at Chandigarh Golf Club. The Gurugram pro closed with a one-over 73 and then delivered a composed par in extra time to secure his ninth professional win.
Gandas, whose last victory came 22 months ago, admitted the final round was a grind. A brilliant 27-footer on the 13th put him in control, but a double bogey at the 16th nearly derailed his chances. He regrouped quickly and produced the best drive of the playoff before chipping to four feet for the winning par. “I just focused on what I could control,” he said. “It’s been a long time coming.”
The week also marked a breakout moment for 21-year-old Shubham Jaglan, who has just turned professional after a successful four year stint playing college golf at University of Florida, finishing joint runner-up on his PGTI debut. Jaglan matched Gandas at seven-under but lost in the playoff.
Local favourite Yuvraj Sandhu also lost in the playoff but extended his lead at the top of the 2025 PGTI Order of Merit rankings and crossed the INR 1 crore mark in season earnings.
The three-way showdown capped a dramatic week that highlighted both Gandas’ resilience and the rise of India’s next generation — a timely reminder of how competitive the PGTI landscape has become.
The tour is in Assam this week for its 25th edition of the Indian Oil Servo Masters at Digboi Golf Links from Nov. 18-21.
