Hyderabad, Nov. 12 -- Danish Verma, who turned 15 just last month, and represents the next generation of Indian golf, put himself alongside some of the leading names of the AM Green Indian Golf Premier League after two days at the Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad presented by Hyderabad Firebirds.

Playing at the Vooty Golf County for the first time, the Ludhiana teenager, who became the youngest ever Indian pro earlier this season, shot a 6-under 66 on the heels of a 5-under first round to get to 11-under and take sole lead with one more to go.

Danish Verma of Green Fuels Vizag Dolphins GC, who is coached by the Chandigarh-based Jesse Grewal, was one shot clear of established names like Gaganjeet Bhullar (66-68) and Shiv Kapur (68-66) and th...