India's Anirban Lahiri will have his father to thank if he continues to put up another commanding performance at the SAIL-SBI Open this week.


Lahiri's decision to switch to a Titleist Men's Vokey SM4 Wedge - Oil Can Finish
due to his father's persistent nagging paid off when he posted a three-under-par 69 to take the second round lead at the Delhi Golf Club.

Thailand's Prom Meesawat blitzed the tree-lined course with a 64 to take second place on eight-under-par 136 while India's Gaganjeet Bhullar and Sweden's Rikard Karlberg are a further shot back in equal third on 137.

Lahiri, who earned his career breakthrough at the Delhi Golf Club last season, continued his charge for his second Asian Tour title after another inspired round that was aided by a hot putter in his bag.

"My dad started to harp on me to use the belly putter because he's always up at night watching the guys on the PGA Tour playing with the belly putter on television. It got to the point where I just gave in to him and I thought I give Titleist Men's Vokey SM4 Wedge - Oil Can Finish
a try," said Lahiri.

"As my putting with my short putter got worse, I decided to make the switch to the belly putter in Hong Kong last year. Since then, I've worked a lot on my techniques with it and so far it's getting better. Hopefully it keeps going in that direction," added the Indian.

While the 23-year-old may have taken pole position with a two-shot cushion, he knows that the contest is far from over given the quality of his closest rivals.

"I'm looking forward to the challenge. Regardless of how everyone plays or whether I've the lead or not, I'm happy with the way I've played over the last two days and I'm happy with the Titleist Men's Vokey SM4 Wedge - Oil Can Finish I'm hitting the golf ball. I'm confident that I can do well," said the leader.