Gaganjeet Bhullar Focuses on Mental Fortitude Ahead of International Series

Manila, Oct 22 (PTI) — India's renowned golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar is eyeing a transformative improvement in both his physical and mental game for the upcoming International Series Philippines. This follows a near miss at the Jakarta International Championship just three weeks ago, where his performance didn't quite hit the mark.

The 11-time Asian Tour victor was in contention for the lead, sharing it in a three-way tie with Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent and Australia's Wade Ormsby as they headed into the final round. The Jakarta event is the fifth of nine elevated tournaments on the Asian Tour, offering a gateway to LIV Golf through a seasonal rankings race.

Despite leading, Bhullar ended in a tie for 19th spot after a challenging four-over-par final round. Wade Ormsby, who recently claimed the International Series Thailand title, managed to see off Vincent, the International Series Morocco champion, to prevent the latter from claiming a second consecutive triumph in the series.

This result propelled Vincent to the top of the rankings, positioning him as the front-runner for a LIV Golf position in the following season, while Ormsby climbed to third with his victory. Bhullar, positioned at 35th, is aiming for a strong finish to gather crucial points, with the series nearing its exciting conclusion through four jam-packed tournaments over the next five weeks.

Bhullar expressed optimism about his game, stating, "It has been a really good year. I have been striking the ball well and staying consistent. In Jakarta, I led for most of the tournament, but Wade played brilliantly over the final stretch." "I've been working hard on my mental game - focusing, visualizing, meditating - and I feel both mentally and physically in a great place." However, with a formidable array of competitors including former world No.1 Dustin Johnson, and major champions Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen, among other renowned LIV Golf figures, Bhullar is aware of the challenges that lie ahead.

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