Chandigarh’s Yuvraj Sandhu claimed a thrilling victory over Udayan Mane in a dramatic playoff at the PGTI Players Championship 2025 held at Clover Greens Golf Course and Resort, Hosur, Tamil Nadu. This marks Yuvraj’s back-to-back win, boosting his lead in the PGTI Order of Merit.
Marathon Playoff Decides Champion
After finishing the 72-hole regulation rounds tied at 28-under 256, Yuvraj and Udayan went into a five-hole playoff. On the decisive fifth hole, Yuvraj’s perfect tee shot set up a four-foot birdie putt, which he sank to secure a memorable victory.
Outstanding Performance by Yuvraj Sandhu
The 28-year-old Chandigarh golfer posted rounds of 63-67-61-65, earning his 13th professional win. His final round six-under 65 and consistent ball-striking on Par-4 and Par-5 holes showcased his remarkable skill.
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Five birdies on the front nine and three birdies on Par-5s highlighted his dominance.
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Despite three bogeys on the back nine, Yuvraj stayed composed to force the playoff.
He pocketed a ₹15 lakh winning cheque, raising his season earnings to ₹88,67,200, giving him a lead of over ₹25 lakh in the PGTI merit list.
Udayan Mane’s Strong Challenge
Olympian Udayan Mane, a 12-time PGTI winner and former Order of Merit champion, fired a second consecutive nine-under 62 in the final round to force the playoff. His runner-up finish earned him ₹10 lakh and moved him to fourth in the money list.
Other Notable Performances
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Kshitij Naveed Kaul (Delhi) finished third with a 19-under 265.
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Veer Ganapathy (Bengaluru) won the best amateur award, ending tied fourth at 17-under 267.
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Tied fourth also included Shaurya Bhattacharya (Delhi), Kartik Sharma (Gurugram), and Subash Tamang (Nepal).
Yuvraj’s Winning Mindset
Reflecting on his victory, Yuvraj said,
“I want to thank my mental coach, physical trainer, coach Gurbaaz Mann, and family. Their support made me believe I could achieve this.”
He added that during the playoff, he focused on visualizing each shot, particularly the 104-yard tee shot on the decisive hole, which helped him sink the winning birdie putt.
Impact on PGTI Order of Merit
With this win, Yuvraj Sandhu solidifies his dominance in the 2025 PGTI season, demonstrating skill, composure, and consistency in high-pressure situations. His back-to-back titles underline his rising stature in Indian professional golf.
