Gaganjeet Bhullar’s remarkable command of the AM Green IGPL continued at Vooty Golf County, where he defeated Raghav Chugh in a playoff to capture the Phoenix Invitational Hyderabad and complete a hat-trick of victories.
The 38-year-old has now won seven times in only 14 IGPL appearances—an extraordinary 50 per cent success rate. His latest triumph followed victories at the Krishna Invitational in Hyderabad and the rain-affected Maritime Invitational in Visakhapatnam, where he also prevailed in extra holes.
Bhullar began the final round one shot behind 15-year-old Danish Verma and carded a four-under 68 to finish at 14-under 202, with rounds of 66, 68 and 68.
Consecutive birdies on the 16th and 17th pushed the Vimtra Chennai Lions player to 14-under. He narrowly missed a 20-foot birdie attempt on the last that would have secured the title in regulation.
Chugh, representing the host Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds, ensured the contest went beyond 54 holes by birdieing his closing hole. His final-round 67 completed a strong recovery from an opening 71, with a second-round 64 helping him reach the playoff at 14-under.
Bhullar prevailed on the par-four 18th to claim his second successive playoff victory and the winner’s cheque of ₹22.5 lakh.
The result was his fourth victory from nine appearances this season, taking his earnings to ₹1,25,87,706 and strengthening his position at the top of the individual rankings. His previous title at the Krishna Invitational was his fifth IGPL success, before the Vizag playoff victory took his tally to six.
Sachin Baisoya finished one stroke outside the playoff after a closing 68 left him third at 13-under 203.
Kartik Sharma produced the day’s lowest score, a nine-under 63, to share fourth at 12-under with Shaurya Binu, who shot 64, and Harshjeet Singh Sethie, who closed with a 70. It was the best finish of the 2026 season for both Sharma and Sethie.
Phoenix Hyderabad Firebirds gained consolation in the team competition, winning at 27-under. FlyingMan Kolkata and Vimtra Chennai finished one stroke behind in a tie for second, while Green Fuels Vizag placed fourth at 25-under.
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