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Ajeetesh opens up three-stroke lead at DLF Masters

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Press Trust of India Gurgaon
Last Updated : Feb 02 2013 | 6:49 PM IST

After two rounds, Ajeetesh aggregate is eight-under-136, followed by Gaurav Pratap, whose total is five-under-139.

The cut was declared at five-over-149. Fifty-three professionals made the cut.

Ajeetesh (70-66) got off to a cracking start with a birdie on the first where he converted an eight-footer. He then landed his tee shot within six inches for birdie on the third. The 24-year-old collected another birdie on the fourth thanks to a brilliant second shot.

Ajeetesh missed an eagle opportunity from five feet on the sixth. However, he managed to bag a birdie on the sixth.

The Chandigarh-based professional sank birdie putts from eight to 10 feet on the eighth and 14th to end up with a bogey-free 66.

"Even though I shot a 66, I feel I could've done better since I missed quite a few birdie chances. My hitting was accurate, especially with the wedges and I putted well from a range of eight to 10 feet. My ball-striking has been good this season and I

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