NEW DELHI, MARCH 31: Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia blasted into contention with a brilliant seven under 65, even as Shiv Prakash joined Shamim Khan at the top spot, both tied at a score of nine under 135, at the SRF Open Gold Championship, being played at the par-72, 6,779-yard Delhi Gold Club course here today.At third spot, one stroke behind was Vijay Kumar with an aggregate score of eight under 136, runner up at the Indian Open, Chowrasia, carded the best card of the day. Teeing off from the 10th tee, Chowrasia was on fire, with a birdie on the 12th, followed by a double hat-trick of birdies, these coming on the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th. A bogey on the 2nd and a four foot missed par chance on the 4th, were more than made up for, with a classy eagle on the 8th, set up by a driver and a 3 iron.Overnight leader Shamim Khan played yet another consistent round of golf, his card displaying an impressive two under 70.Leading Scores135 Shiv Prakash (67, 68); Shamim Khan (65, 70); 136Vijay Kumar (67, 69); 138 Vivek Bhandari (70, 68); 139 SSP Chowrasia (74,65); 140 Basad Ali (70, 70); 141 Gaurav Ghei (72, 69); Mohd Islam (72, 69); Rafiq Ali (72, 69); Ali Sher (69, 72).
