Anirban Lahiri Finishes Tied-10th as Ollie Schniederjans Clinches Emotional Victory at International Series India

Gurugram, Feb 2 (PTI) – Anirban Lahiri emerged as the top-performing Indian golfer at the International Series India, finishing tied-10th with a solid final-round score of 68 on Sunday. However, it was Ollie Schniederjans who stole the show with an emotional and career-defining victory.

The American golfer capped off an incredible comeback with a three-under-par 69, finishing with a four-round total of 10-under, securing a commanding four-shot victory over reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. Schniederjans' win was sealed in dramatic fashion as he holed a stunning chip for a birdie on the 13th hole and later embraced his brother, who was also his caddie.

DeChambeau’s Late Charge Falls Short​

Despite starting the final round with an eight-shot deficit, DeChambeau delivered one of the week’s best performances, firing a seven-under 65. However, the two-time Major winner could only reduce the gap to four strokes, ultimately settling for a runner-up finish at the DLF Golf and Country Club.

Lahiri Reflects on Missed Opportunities​

Lahiri, who struggled with a third-round 79, admitted that it significantly impacted his final standings.

“That 79 in round three killed me. I missed a lot of short putts, but the good thing is that I felt in much better rhythm with my putter towards the end of the final round and made some nice putts,” Lahiri said.
“The driver I have right now is a temporary fix, so I need to work on it both technically and equipment-wise.”

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Abraham Ancer & Joaquin Niemann Finish Joint Third​

Mexico’s Abraham Ancer and reigning International Series Rankings champion Joaquin Niemann shared third place at two-under, as only four players managed to finish under par on the challenging Gary Player-designed course.

Schniederjans’ Remarkable Comeback Story​

Schniederjans’ victory marks a fairy-tale comeback after undergoing hip replacement surgery on both hips in 2022. The former PGA Tour player was sidelined for over a year before earning his place in this tournament by finishing fourth in last year’s LIV Golf Promotions event.

“It was a long process, requiring a lot of patience. I had to change my body and swing and learn a lot through the recovery,” Schniederjans shared after his triumph.

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Other Indian Performances​

• Gaganjeet Bhullar, an 11-time Asian Tour champion, finished T26 at seven-over, two strokes ahead of Karandeep Kochhar (+9).
• Yuvraj Sandhu carded 11-over, while 15-year-old amateur Kartik Singh, the youngest Indian to make an Asian Tour cut, finished T53 with a final-round 75.
• Shubhankar Sharma, SSP Chawrasia, Shiv Kapur, Ajeetesh Sandhu, and Rahil Gangjee also featured in the event but finished further down the leaderboard.

Looking Ahead​

With a promising finish, Lahiri and the Indian contingent will aim to fine-tune their game for upcoming events, while Schniederjans’ victory marks a significant step forward in his comeback journey.