Indian Women's Golf Continues Its Remarkable Rise
June 2026 will be remembered as another defining month for Indian women's golf, with remarkable performances at home and abroad reflecting the steady growth of the sport and the increasing depth of Indian talent.
A major highlight was the announcement of India's squad for the forthcoming Asian Games, selected on the basis of the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. The team features celebrated Olympian and Asian Games silver medallist Aditi Ashok, alongside WGAI professionals Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs. Scheduled to be held in Japan from late September to 3 October 2026, the Asian Games present an exciting opportunity for India's finest golfers to compete for podium honours on one of Asia's biggest sporting stages.
Indian professionals also made a significant impact on the Ladies European Tour. At the Dutch Ladies Open, Indian golfers achieved an unprecedented milestone by securing three of the tournament's top five positions. Avani Prashanth and Diksha Dagar finished tied for third at eight-under-par, narrowly missing the playoff by a single stroke, while Pranavi Urs claimed a share of fifth place with an impressive seven-under-par total. Their collective performance demonstrated the growing strength of Indian women's golf on the international circuit.
The momentum continued at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open in Beroun, where exceptionally low scoring produced a dramatic three-way playoff, with the winning score reaching an extraordinary 18-under-par. Diksha Dagar once again featured prominently, finishing tied for 12th at 13-under-par alongside eight other players. Pranavi Urs continued her consistent run with another good round, while seasoned campaigner Vani Kapoor comfortably made the cut and with consecutive under par rounds. As the Ladies European Tour moves through Belgium and the European summer schedule, the competition will intensify further with the arrival of several LPGA Tour players.
Back home, the Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour successfully shifted to the southern leg of its calendar, with tournaments in Mysuru and Bengaluru producing exciting contests despite demanding playing conditions. Two emerging stars, Anvitha Narender recorded her second professional win and Mannat Brar captured her maiden professional victory, holding off strong fields that included several Ladies European Tour regulars.
These breakthrough victories mark important milestones in the careers of both young professionals and underline the strength of India's developing talent pipeline. Their success also earns them coveted exemptions into the Hero Women's Indian Open 2026, WGAI's flagship event carrying a prize purse of USD 500,000, scheduled for October at the prestigious DLF Golf & Country Club.
The Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour continues its journey to Clover Greens in Hosur, bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, where another highly competitive field of over 50 professionals is expected. The venue also evokes special memories, having witnessed a 13-year-old Aditi Ashok announce herself by ending LPGA professional Simi Mehra's remarkable winning run many years ago.
The progress of Indian women's golf has also been recognised by respected professionals within the golfing fraternity. Veteran golfer Rahil Gangjee recently acknowledged the remarkable journey of the Women's Golf Association of India and the unwavering support of its longstanding partners in nurturing generations of women golfers.
The continued success of Indian players at home and overseas reflects years of sustained investment, opportunity and vision. As Indian women's golf continues its upward trajectory, the future promises even greater achievements on the global stage.
Champika N. Sayal
1 July 2026
