Greater Noida, Sept. 18 -- Teenager Kartik Singh, who made his professional debut just a week ago, glowed brightly in the fading light on the opening day at the IGPL Invitational Delhi NCR hosted by Gaurav Ghei, as per a release from Indian Golf Premier League.

The 16-year-old, who was Tied-eighth last week, promised bigger things with an opening 4-under 68 in rather difficult scoring conditions. It was a day which saw a nearly three-hour interruption due to rain accompanied by threats of lightning.

Kartik, 5-under through 17, finished with a bogey. At 4-under he was one shot clear of the field.

Three players, Tushar Pannu, Veer Ganapathy and Aalaap IL were tied for second place at 3-under. Pannu, a first year professional, fired a bog...