Joshi's 68 Fuels Six‑Shot Gap in Half‑Way Bangalore Open

In the second round of the Bangalore Open 2026, Khalin Joshi posted a 68, four strokes under par, extending his lead to six shots over the nearest rival. His opening 61 had already set a high bar, and the second day saw him add five birdies and a lone bogey to finish at 15‑under 129.

The Tuesday‑Wednesday weather was cold and windy, testing players’ resilience on the home course. Joshi remained bogey‑free until the 16th hole, where a single errant drive prevented a perfect round.

The competition, backed by a one‑crore‑rupee purse, is run by the Karnataka Golf Association and will continue with 52 golfers advancing to the final two rounds.