Women's Golf Association of India

May Round-Up – Women’s Golf

Hot winds swept across India’s northern territories while unprecedented rainstorms created dramatic contrasts. Amid this, the Southern Swing teed off in the scenic town of Mysuru. With a prize purse of INR 14 lakhs, the event at JWGC stood among the second highest-paying tournaments on the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour in recent times. Amandeep Drall made a commendable comeback, clinching the title after several months and taking home a winner’s cheque of INR 2 lakhs. Her victory in Mysuru propelled her to third place on the 2025 Hero Order of Merit. Riddima Dilawari finished a close second, just two shots behind.

Next, the tour moved to Bangalore Golf Club, which hosted the 8th leg of the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour. The par-70 course witnessed a commanding performance by Vani Kapoor, who fired a spectacular final-round 67. With a total score of -5 over 54 holes, she secured her fourth title and the top prize of INR 2 lakhs. Riddima Dilawari dazzled with two eagles on the final day to card her own 67. In a rare occurrence, six players tied for 8th place with a total score of 215. Neha Tripathi’s incredible six-birdie streak on the final day earned her a third-place finish with the day’s best score of 65.

On the international front, the Women’s Tenerife Open was held at the stunning Abama Golf Course- Canary Islands, located just below the Teide volcano by the Atlantic Ocean. The Euro 500,000 event proved to be a rigorous test of both mental and physical stamina due to its hilly terrain. Four Indian golfers made it to the final field. Diksha Dagar and Avani Prashanth both finished in the top 20, with Avani making a remarkable final-day comeback, carding a -4. Tvesa Malik and Hitashee Bakshi missed the cut after 36 holes. The title was narrowly won by Olympian Sara Kouskova with a score of -9, edging out Helen Briem by a single stroke (-8). LET Order of Merit leader Mimi Rhodes tied for 20th with a score of -2.

Meanwhile, across the globe, the US Women’s Open celebrated its 80th edition with grandeur. With 1,904 entries across 26 U.S. locations, the event featured a final field of 156 players from around the world. Offering a record-breaking prize purse of USD 12 million, the champion took home USD 2.4 million—the highest in the sport. Among the field were 26 amateur players, including 10 from the top 50 of the World Amateur Golf Rankings, creating a highly competitive environment. Erin Hills in Wisconsin hosted the prestigious event for the fifth time.

Swedish star Maja Stark of the Ladies European Tour emerged victorious, edging out American favorite Nelly Korda. Maja became the third Swede to win the prestigious US Women’s Open.

Also making headlines was Lexi Thompson, who played in her 18th US Open after debuting at just 12 years old. With 15 LPGA victories under her belt, Lexi turned professional at 15 and wrapped up her full-time career in 2024. Sadly, she missed the cut at this year’s championship.

With summer in full swing, a packed calendar of events lies ahead for the players, especially across Europe in the coming weeks. Back home, the HWPGT continues with two more events scheduled in mid-July at Clover Greens and Zion Hills, both located in Karnataka.

Champika N. Sayal
June 2025