NARA (Japan): Indian golfer Ajeetesh Sandhu, who won a Japan Challenge Tour title some years back, closed strongly with three birdies in the last five holes to finish three-under 68 for a T-34 spot in the first round of the 38th Shinhan Donghae Open on Thursday.
The event, which is being held at the Koma Country Club in Nara near Osaka, was the best among the four Indians, who teed off on Thursday.