Shubhankar Sharma opened with an even-par 71 at the Danish Golf Championship 2025, leaving him tied for 70th and needing a strong second round to make the cut. The Indian golfer showed resilience with three birdies on the back nine after struggling with consecutive bogeys earlier in the round.
Key highlights from Round 1:
– Sharma carded even-par 71 at Furesø Golf Klub, Copenhagen
– Currently tied for 70th position
– Hasn’t made a cut since Indian Open in March 2025
– Mixed round with 4 birdies and 4 bogeys
– Needs strong second round to advance to weekend
Marco Penge leads with course record 7-under 64, two shots ahead of the field including Francesco Molinari and Rasmus Højgaard. Can Sharma bounce back in Round 2 and extend his week in Denmark?
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Imagine being on the brink of elimination with your entire tournament hanging in the balance. This is the precarious situation Schubanker Sharma finds himself in after the first round of the Danish Golf Championship. But here’s where it gets interesting. A strong second round could be all it takes for him to turn his fortunes around and make the cut. The Indian golfer who has been struggling to find his footing since the Indian Open in March kicked off his campaign with an even par 71 at the par 71 Feraso Golf Club leaving him tied for 70th. As the pressure mounts, Chararma will be eager to prove himself and extend his week in Denmark. And this is the part most people miss. The mental game is just as crucial as the physical one. especially when you’re facing an uphill battle like Sharma. Vir Alawat on the other hand carded a 2 over 73 placing him tied for 113th and facing a daunting task to progress. Sharma’s round was a roller coaster of emotions with a birdie on the sixth followed by three straight bogeies from the 8th to the 10th. However, he showed remarkable resilience and recovered with birdies on the 12th, 16th, and 18th, offsetting a bogey on the 14th to finish level par. Now, let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture. The leaderboard is packed with talent, and Chararma will need to bring his agame if he wants to make a comeback. England’s Marco Pang is currently leading the pack with a flawless bogey-free round of seven under 64, setting a new course record and taking a twoshot lead. His round was nothing short of spectacular, featuring birdies on the 3rd, 6th, 11th, 13th, and 14th holes, capped by an eagle on the 18th. Ping, who has recorded six top 30 finishes in seven starts this season, currently sits fifth in the race to Dubai standings. But here’s the question. Can Sharma overcome the odds and make a stunning comeback? Five players share second place two shots back, including 2018 Open Champion Francesco Molinari, former Danish Golf Championship winner Raasmus Hoygard, Canadian Aaron Cockaril, Germany’s Jeremy Paul, and Scotland’s Mark Warren. Raasmus carded eight birdies in his five under 66, showcasing his impressive skills. Last year’s runnerup Lucas Bureagard is tied for seventh with six others. And Nikolai Hoygard had a memorable day hauling out for Eagle twice in the space of three holes. After being two over through 10 holes, he eagled the par 412th from 111 yards and repeated the feed at the 14th from 144 yards. Later adding a birdie on the last for a three under 68 and a share of 14th place. As we watch the drama unfold, one thing is certain. The Danish Golf Championship is shaping up to be an unforgettable tournament. And this is where we ask you, our readers, do you think Shubankar Sharma has what it takes to make a comeback, or will the pressure prove too much to handle? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
