Veer Ganapathy, with a 67-69 score, surged ahead by two shots to claim the lead at the IGPL Invitational 2026 Mauritius at the Anahita Golf Course. Sachin Baisoya, the overnight co-leader, slipped on the final hole of the second round, allowing Ganapathy to secure the top spot. Ganapathy, an 18-year-old golfer from Bangalore, showcased a strong finish with three birdies on the back nine, totaling 8-under after 36 holes.
Former two-time All India Amateur champion Aryan Roopa Anand, Ridhima Dilawari, and Milind Soni are tied for third place at 3-under. In the team competition, RVR Delhi leads with a two-round total of 7-under, followed closely by Phoenix Hyderabad and Atri Mumbai. The challenging conditions at Anahita saw only a few players, including Amandeep Drall, Udayan Mane, Sukhman Singh, and Shaurya Binu, finishing under par.
With just one round left, Ganapathy holds a three-shot lead, eyeing his first professional win. Baisoya, known for his consistency, is close behind and aims for his first IGPL Tour victory. Aryan Roopa Anand faced a setback with a triple bogey on the 18th hole, dropping to third place. Milind Soni seeks his first Top-10 finish, while Ridhima Dilawari leads the women players. The final day promises intense competition amid challenging course and weather conditions.
