Kolar, Aug. 29 -- Delhi's Kshitij Naveed Kaul snatched victory with an incredible late flourish at the Rs 1 crore Kolar Open played at the ZION Hills Golf County today.
Kaul (74-69-71-65), who was overnight fifth and six shots off the lead, staged an unbelievable comeback on day four with a tournament low of seven-under 65 highlighted by three birdies and an eagle on the last four holes that took his total to nine-under 279 and gave him a two-shot victory on the most windy day of the week when the wind speed crossed 30 km per hour.
It was 24-year-old Kaul's fifth professional win.
Kshitij's winning cheque of Rs 15 lakh pushed him up five spots to eighth position on the PGTI Order of Merit with his season's earnings moving to Rs 48,00,847...