Kochhar Finishes Fifth at International Series Japan

India’s Karandeep Kochhar delivered a strong final-round performance to secure a fifth-place finish at the International Series Japan on Sunday.

Kochhar produced a remarkable late surge, carding a hat-trick of birdies on the closing holes to end the tournament on a high. He remained bogey-free in the final round, bouncing back impressively from a challenging third day.

The Indian golfer notched birdies on the 4th, 16th, 17th and 18th holes, finishing with an overall score of 12-under 272 — just three shots behind the winner.

Australia’s Travis Smyth clinched the title in dramatic fashion, sealing victory with an eagle on the final hole at the Caledonian Golf Club.

Kochhar’s consistent play on the final day highlighted his resilience and composure under pressure, as he climbed up the leaderboard to register a commendable top-five finish in a competitive field.