Olympian Udayan Mane continued his sensational run in the AM Green IGPL Invitational South Africa, carding a stunning eight-under 64 during the second round at the Royal Johannesburg’s West Course. Mane is now at a total of 15-under, making him the only player in the field to reach double digits under par.
The Leaderboard: Round 2 Highlights
Mane’s commanding lead leaves the rest of the field battling for the remaining podium spots heading into the final round.
| Position | Player | Score (Total) |
| 1st | Udayan Mane | 15-under |
| T-2nd | Manav Shah, Pukhraj Singh Gill, Gaganjeet Bhullar | 9-under |
| 5th | Musiwalo Nethunzwi | — |
| T-6th | Danish Verma, Alessio Graziani | — |
Mane’s Perfect Card: Eagle and an Ace
Mane’s round was defined by an explosive start and clinical precision:
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The Eagle Start: He opened his day with an eagle on the Par-5 first hole.
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The Hole-in-One: Just four holes later, he landed an ace on the Par-3 fifth.
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Consistency: With a total of 15 birdies/eagles and zero bogeys over 36 holes, Mane’s improved short game is complementing his natural long-hitting ability.
Team Competition: Green Fuels Hyderabad Pulls Away
While Mane leads the individual race, his team (Atri Mumbai) trails the leaders in the team standings.
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Leaders: Green Fuels Hyderabad (18-under).
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Top Contributors: Consistent play from Manav Shah, Danish Verma, Alessio Graziani, and Milind Soni.
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Gap: They currently hold a 10-shot cushion over Atri Mumbai.
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3rd Place: Honer Gurugram, led by Pukhraj Singh Gill.
Notable Performances & Lapses
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Gaganjeet Bhullar: The three-time IGPL winner remains a threat, following his opening 67 with a steady 68.
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Milind Soni: One of the Day 1 leaders, Soni slipped to T-8th after a difficult bogey-double bogey stretch on the 11th and 12th holes.
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Sachin Baisoya: Last week’s winner struggled with a 2-over 74, dropping him to T-17th.
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Aces Wild: In addition to Mane, Ranjit Singh also carded a hole-in-one on the Par-3 16th later in the day.
With only one round remaining and 27 players at par or better, the final day in Johannesburg promises a high-speed chase, though Mane’s six-shot cushion makes him the heavy favorite to lift the trophy.
