Karandeep Kochhar didn't look out of sorts despite returning to play at the RCGC after a long gap of five years. The 23-year-old four-time winner on the PGTI had an initial stutter when he bogeyed the 11th but got on a roll after his 30-feet birdie conversion on the 13th. Among Karandeep's six other birdies were two 15-feet conversions. Kochhar, currently fifth on the PGTI's money list, also picked up shots on both the par-5s, 15th and fourth.
SSP Chawrasia Invitational will be staged at his home course, the revered Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC), from December 14 - 17, 2022. The field will feature 126 professionals.
In the process, Manu, currently second on the PGTI Order of Merit, also set the course record at the first-ever PGTI event being played at the Vooty Golf County in Vikarabad.