Casey Jarvis Says Hero Indian Open Ideal Masters Prep After 64
Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra holds the clubhouse lead at the Hero Indian Open, but Casey Jarvis’s eight-under 64 with nine birdies highlighted the second round and he called it ideal preparation for The Masters.
64 (8-under)
67 and 69
$2.55 million
What Happened
Casey Jarvis fired nine birdies in a second-round 64 (eight-under) at the Hero Indian Open, describing the DLF Golf and Country Club as perfect preparation for next week's Masters. Defending champion Eugenio Chacarra holds the clubhouse lead after rounds of 67 and 69.
“The greens here are very slopy, and I know Augusta’s also very slopy, but extremely fast and I’m sure we’ll be extremely fast there as well. So, it’s the perfect preparation and it’s a special place to be.”
64 (8-under)
Nine birdies, one bogey
Hero MotoCorp sponsors the Hero Indian Open, a DP World Tour event with a $2.55 million purse. The tournament is being held at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram.
Why this matters
Hero MotoCorp’s sponsorship of the Hero Indian Open highlights its commitment to golf and brand building, while the tournament serves as a key DP World Tour event.
Terms in This Story
- birdie
- A score of one under par on a hole.
- bogey
- A score of one over par on a hole.
- par
- The standard number of strokes set for a hole or course.
- DP World Tour
- The top men's professional golf tour in Europe, formerly known as the European Tour.
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