Amateur Lavanya Gupta Triumphs in Women's Pro Golf Tour Fifth Leg
In a display of composure and skill, amateur golfer Lavanya Gupta emerged victorious at the fifth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour, held at the prestigious DLF Golf & Country Club in Gurugram, Haryana. Gupta's steady performance on the challenging final day saw her clinch the title by a significant margin, underscoring her rising talent in the sport.
Final Round Highlights and Key Scores
Lavanya Gupta carded a 2-over 74 in the final round, which matched the second-best score of the day. Over the tournament, she posted rounds of 71, 72, and 74, finishing with a total of 1-over 217. This impressive tally secured her a five-shot victory over her closest competitors, Durga Nittur and Jasmine Shekar, who tied for second place at 6-over 222.
Notable Performances:
- Amandeep Drall finished in sole fourth place with a score of 224.
- Sneha Singh took fifth place with a total of 227.
- Mahreen Bhatia, the last amateur to win on the tour prior to Gupta, placed sixth with a score of 228.
Course Challenges and Player Struggles
The DLF Golf & Country Club presented a tough test for the field, with only one player, Anvitha Narender, managing an under-par round by shooting a 1-under 71. Despite this, she finished tied for 16th place, highlighting the difficulty of the course conditions.
Gupta's final round was marked by consistency, as she opened with six consecutive pars before encountering a bogey on the seventh hole and a birdie on the eighth. A double bogey on the 10th was followed by eight straight pars to close out her round, demonstrating her resilience under pressure.
In contrast, her main rivals faced struggles on the back nine. Durga Nittur recorded one double bogey and three bogeys, while Jasmine Shekar had a double bogey and four bogeys, which ultimately allowed Gupta to extend her lead and secure the win.
Tour Standings and Future Events
With this victory, Lavanya Gupta joins an elite group of amateur winners on the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour, following in the footsteps of Mahreen Bhatia, who won the final leg of the 2025 season. The event attracted 57 entries for the Rs 18 lakh prize pool, reflecting the growing competitiveness of women's golf in India.
Order of Merit Update:
- Ridhima Dilawari leads with earnings of Rs 7,61,667.
- Jasmine Shekar holds second place with Rs 5,68,333.
- Sneha Singh is third with Rs 4,86,000.
The tour continues with the sixth leg scheduled to take place at Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course in Noida from March 17 to 20, 2026, promising more exciting action from India's top female golfers.
