CHANDIGARH: Teenager Manoj S fired a five-under 67 to take a one-shot lead after round three of the inaugural Trident Open golf tournament here on Thursday.

At the age of 17 years, seven months and 26 days, Manoj, who is currently nine-under 207, is now in line to become the youngest player to win as a professional on the PGTI.

The record is currently held by Shubhankar Sharma who achieved the feat (PGTI Cochin Masters 2014) at the age of 17 years, eight months and 22 days.

Karandeep Kochhar holds the overall record for the youngest player to win on the tour as he registered his maiden win (PGTI Players Championship at Tollygunge Club 2016) while still an amateur at the age of 17 years and five months.

Former PGTI Order of Merit champion Manu Gandas (66-73-69) carded a 69 to close the

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