Bengaluru, August 9: Young Thai talent Danthai Boonma and local prospect Feroz Singh Garewal fired matching five-under-par 66s to set the early pace at the ongoing opening round of the TAKE Solutions Masters on Thursday.

The 22-year-old Danthai, who made his Major debut at The Open last month, returned with a flawless round highlighted by five birdies while Garewal, 21, carded six birdies against a bogey to lead the way at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) Golf Course.

Thailand’s Settee Prakongvech, who enjoyed a top-10 finish last year, stayed bogey-free to trail the leading duo by one shot alongside local hope Om Prakash Chouhan, as well as Australian duo Jake McLeod and Maverick Antcliff at the US$350,000 Asian Tour event.

“I played really good today. I started well with three birdies in my opening five holes. I hit my tee shots good and I putted well. It was quite windy in the morning but I enjoyed myself out there. I like the challenge.

“I am feeling confident with my game right now, especially after playing at The Open earlier although I missed the cut there. Looking forward to the rest of the week. I will try my best,” said Danthai, who sits in 24th place on the Habitat for Humanity Standings, thanks to three top-10 finishes.

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