Cheema Dominates Telangana Open: A Masterclass in Second-Round Golf!

Well, if you were looking for some high-stakes, thrilling golf, the second round of the Telangana Open 2026 certainly delivered! Chandigarh's very own Angad Cheema truly put on a clinic, carding an absolutely stunning, career-low 11-under 61. It was bogey-free, folks – not a single misstep! This incredible performance rocketed him into a commanding two-shot lead, bringing his total score to an impressive 13-under 131.

Imagine the scene: Vooty Golf County in Vikarabad, Telangana, India, on August 26th. The air might have been a bit damp, leading to preferred lies being in effect, but that didn't stop Cheema. He kicked off his round with an immediate birdie, a sign of things to come, really. But then, from the third hole all the way through the seventh, he just couldn't be stopped, reeling off five consecutive birdies. Talk about a hot streak!

And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, he chipped in for an eagle on the par-five 12th. That's the kind of shot that really ignites a round, turning a great day into an unforgettable one. Cheema himself confirmed it after stepping off the course, expressing that this 11-under was indeed the lowest score he'd ever recorded in his professional career. You could almost feel the momentum he built throughout the day.

This isn't just a flash in the pan for Angad, either. He's a seasoned competitor, already a four-time winner on the esteemed DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). Plus, he was just runner-up at the Kolar Open the previous week, so he's clearly in fine form and brimming with confidence. This strong showing at the Telangana Open, which boasts a hefty INR 1 crore prize purse, really underscores his talent and determination.

While Cheema was busy setting the course alight, others were certainly trying to keep pace. Delhi's Rashid Khan, for instance, managed a very respectable five-under 67, placing him second overall at 11-under 133. And just behind him, making his hometown proud, was Hyderabad's Vishesh Sharma, who shot a four-under 68 to sit comfortably in third at 10-under 134. It's interesting to note how the overnight co-leaders, Manu Gandas and Akshay Sharma, seemed to lose a bit of their early advantage as Cheema charged ahead. This tournament is shaping up to be quite a battle, and with Angad Cheema leading the charge, the next rounds promise even more excitement!