Indian Women’s Golf Continues Its Upward Surge
August proved to be a memorable month for Indian women’s professional golf. While the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour travelled through southern India, the South-East monsoon lashed several parts of the country, causing disruption and damage to golf courses, particularly in the northern region. Despite the challenging conditions, Indian women golfers produced an exceptional number of birdies, both at home and on the Ladies European Tour (LET).
On the international stage, Pranavi Urs continued to make her presence felt on the LET. At Centurion in the UK, she carded an impressive 66, just one stroke short of her lowest-ever score of 65. A remarkable final round featuring seven birdies and an eagle propelled her into the top 20. At the recently concluded KPMG Irish Open, Pranavi was the only Indian player to make the cut. She finished with a superb 10-under-par total, again securing a top-20 finish. Her talent, determination and fighting spirit suggest that even greater performances lie ahead.
Back home on the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour, Hyderabad’s Sneha Singh produced a sensational display at the Clover Greens 11th leg. She recorded an extraordinary round featuring 11 birdies and an eagle, including seven consecutive birdies over the final seven holes of her second round. It was a dramatic and nail-biting finish, with Sneha securing victory and ending a challenging period on a highly positive note.
At the 12th leg, staged at the demanding Prestige Golfshire in Bengaluru, rookie Mannat Brar of Chandigarh announced herself with an impressive 66. Her dream round earned her a close runner-up finish and highlighted the depth of emerging talent in Indian women’s golf. Performances such as these underline the growing strength of the professional circuit and the confidence of the next generation.
Globally, women’s golf continues to expand at an extraordinary pace, and India is very much part of that growth story. The coming months promise another exciting dimension, with the Asian Games only a few weeks away. India’s players are preparing at full intensity with their sights firmly set on the podium.
The Kasugai East Course, venue for the Asian Games golf competition, has been described by players as exceptionally challenging yet enjoyable, with very fast greens. Japan’s beautifully manicured courses, traditional styling and the home-course advantage make the Japanese team strong favourites. The Korean players will also be formidable contenders.
Japan’s players have been in impressive form and will enter the Asian Games with strong confidence. Their familiarity with the Kasugai East Course, combined with consistent performances on the Japanese professional circuit, gives them a significant advantage. The Japanese team’s accuracy, discipline and ability to handle fast greens will make them one of the leading contenders for the women’s team and individual medals.
Korea, too, brings a formidable record and a deep pool of talented women golfers. Korean players have consistently demonstrated exceptional ball-striking, precision and competitive composure on the international stage. Their strong performances in professional and international events make them serious medal contenders, ensuring that India will face a highly competitive field in the Asian Games.
India, however, will field a powerful trio: three-time Olympian Aditi Ashok, Asian Games silver medallist and two-time Olympian Diksha Dagar, and LET regular Pranavi Urs. Together, they bring considerable international experience, competitive maturity and ambition. Expectations are high, and Indian golf enthusiasts will be eagerly watching their campaign.
Adding to the excitement, India’s flagship women’s golf tournament, the Hero Women’s Indian Open, is only a few weeks away, with a strong international field expected. As India enters its prime golf season, the stage is set for an exciting run of tournaments and performances. August may have been a month for birdies, but the months ahead could be a season of breakthroughs for Indian women’s golf.
Champika N. Sayal
1 September 2026
