Third‑round drama sees Sharma drop from T‑13 to T‑33 at 2026 British Masters

BELFRY, England – In a stark turnaround during the third round of the British Masters, Shubankar Sharma fell from a shared T‑13 spot to a joint T‑33 after a 72‑stroke round that included four birdies, two bogeys and a double‑bogey.

The round began with promise, as Sharma recorded two birdies on the front nine. However, a string of short‑game errors on the back nine, including a missed 23‑foot birdie‑try putt and a costly double‑bogey, added three strokes to his score.

The tournament, overseen by Sir Nick Faldo, continued without further weather delays after Saturday’s interruption. Competitors Marco Penna and Daniel Hiller kept their lead, each posting an 11‑under total after the same round.

Sharma’s setback underscores the volatility of elite golf, where a single mishit can erase earlier gains. The Indian golfer now faces a challenging final day to regain ground on the leaderboard.