DP World Tour Q-School: Saptak Talwar shoots 65, moves to T-22

In a stellar third-round performance at the DP World Tour Q-School Final Stage in Spain, 25-year-old Saptak Talwar, a Sacred Heart University graduate and former PGA Tour Canada player, fired an impressive 65. The round propelled Talwar from tied-93rd overnight to tied-22nd, keeping him firmly in contention to make the 72-hole cut.

Talwar, who previously posted rounds of 70-71, knew he needed a strong move to break into the top 65 and remain eligible for the next round. Now at 8-under par, he stands as the top-ranked Indian in the competition. Fellow Indian Rayhan Thomas shot a 71 following rounds of 67-72, placing him tied-61st at 5-under, while Angad Cheema, exempt into the Final Stage due to his PGTI standings, posted a 69 after rounds of 70-71 to sit tied-79th at 4-under.

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The standout round of the day belonged to Vince Van Veen of the Netherlands, who vaulted up the leaderboard with a sensational 59. Starting the day in 148th, Van Veen drained 12 birdies, including eight on his back nine, narrowly missing a run of 10 consecutive birdies.

Italian Edoardo Molinari, a three-time DP World Tour champion and former Ryder Cup player, clung to his lead with an even-par 72, sitting at 17-under. France’s Clement Sordet follows closely at 13-under.

This intense Q-School battle sees 156 players from 31 countries vying for advancement, with the field tightening after 72 holes. Only the top 65 and ties will progress, all eyeing one of the 20 coveted DP World Tour cards for the 2025 season.

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