The IGU Advait Luthra Memorial National Qualifier 2026, which is being held at the Classic Golf Resort, from February 17 to February 20, unfolds into its second day, with 53 players playing their first round today, on February 18. 63 players played their first round yesterday, on February 17, which was led by Maharashtra golfer Shashank Sachin Gadre.

In today’s round, Delhi golfer Vihaan Jain shot a 4-under 68, and led the round. Combining the scores of both the rounds, Vihaan’s 4-under 68 gives him lead over all the 116 participants.

Uttar Pradesh golfer Arshvant Srivastava shot a 3-under 69 to lay second.

Overnight leader Maharashtra golfer Shashank Sachin Gadre lay third at 1-under 71, combining the scores of both the rounds.

Punjab golfer Gurkipal Singh, who lay second yesterday at an even par score of 72, now lay fourth, after all the players have played their inaugural rounds.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra golfer Gautam Potdukhe, Yuvraajbir Singh Sondhi, Haryana golfer Kritansh Kapoor, and Delhi golfer Sakshity Pureandre, who shot a 73 today, lay tied fifth combining the two rounds, with Jai Gupta, who shot a 73 yesterday.