Here are all the key developments in Indian sport on Friday, March 4.

GOLF

Atwal misses lower, Bhatia eleventh and Young retains lead in Puerto Rico

India’s Arjun Atwal shot an honest one-under 71 within the second spherical however nonetheless missed the lower on the Puerto Rico Open right here.

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Atwal’s first spherical 77 proved pricey as he completed four-over and exited early as soon as once more.

Carson Young carded a five-under 67 and constructed a four-shot lead going into the weekend.

Young, a 28-year-old rookie on the PGA TOUR, didn’t have the form of a spherical he had on the primary day with three eagles, however he did shoot 67 to maneuver to 14-under 130 and put himself in nice place for his first PGA TOUR win.

Indian-American Akshay Bhatia, who had a six-under on first day, added one-under 71 and was seven-under and tied eleventh, down from in a single day tied second place.

While rookie Young led the sphere, one other rookie, Nico Echavarria of Colombia had a 67 and was 4 pictures again together with Paul Haley II (66).

Ryan Gerard had a 67 and was six pictures behind in a tie for sixth.

Gerard earned the final spot within the area at The Honda Classic final week in a Monday qualifier, after which completed fourth to earn a spot in Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rico Open is held reverse the Arnold Palmer Invitational introduced by Mastercard. The winner will get them into THE PLAYERS Championship, the PGA Championship and a two-year PGA TOUR exemption.