Manila, Oct 23 (PTI) Gaganjeet Bhullar was the leading Indian golfer after the first day of the US$2million International Series Philippines, firing a 5-under 67 for a tied-seventh spot here.

The multiple winner on the Asian Tour, Bhullar had six birdies against one bogey.

Starting on the back nine, he made five birdies between the 12th and the 18th and then dropped his only bogey on the third and picked a birdie on his final hole on the ninth.

Among other Indians Ajeetesh Sandhu (70) was T-35 as was Karandeep Kochhar.

SSP Chawrasia (74) was T-108 and Rayhan Thomas (77) was T-137. The cut was projected at 1-under 71.

In-form Sarit Suwannarut set the pace on the opening day with an eight-under par 64 round that opened a narrow one-shot lead for the Thai star.

Sarit made one bogey whil

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