Chandigarh, March 12 -- Young professional Shat Mishra made an impressive start to the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Invitational 2026, carding a brilliant six-under 66 to grab the early lead after the opening round of the tournament at Chandigarh Golf Club on Wednesday.

Mishra, who turned professional only last year and finished mid-table in the 2025 Tour standings, produced a dazzling display on the front nine before steadying himself on the back stretch to stay ahead of a competitive field.

The youngster looked in complete control during the early stages of the round. He fired five birdies on the front nine to surge ahead but faced a brief setback with back-to-back bogeys on the 10th and 11th holes. He, however, quickly regained ...