Greater Noida, November 08: Anirban Lahiri broke the overall course record today as the Bangalore golfer lifted the BILT Open title with a staggering seven-stroke lead that also catapulted him to the top of the domestic Order of Merit.
Lahiri, who carded a one-under 71 in the final round, bagged the highest prize money ever on the Aircel-PGTI Tour, taking home Rs 16,16,500 at the Rs one crore event at the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort.
The 22-year-old ended the tournament with a total of 20-under 268, breaking Jyoti Randhawa’s record of 19-under 269 for 72 holes that was set last year.
Naman Dawar (70) totalled 13-under 275 to finish as the runner-up.
Lahiri’s second professional win has taken his earnings in the current season to Rs 34,79,720.
–Agencies