Jasmine Shekar Secures Three-Shot Advantage in WPG Tour Sixth Leg
Jasmine Shekar demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill as she carded a solid 3-under 68 in the second round, establishing a commanding three-shot lead with one round remaining in the sixth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour. The event is being held at the prestigious Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Steady Performance Despite Late Challenges
Despite encountering two bogeys late in her round, Jasmine managed to maintain her composure and finish strong. Her performance included six birdies against three bogeys, showcasing her ability to recover from setbacks. This follows an opening round of even par 71, bringing her total to 3-under 139. Jasmine, who previously won the first leg of the 2026 season, is now in a prime position to claim another victory.
Competitive Field and Standings
Ridhima Dilawari, the only multiple winner this season, remains in contention with another steady round. She recorded one birdie and one bogey on the front nine and parred her last ten holes, including the entire back nine, positioning herself well behind the leader.
In the third and fourth spots, experienced players Neha Tripathi and Amandeep Drall are closely matched. Neha posted scores of 73 and 70 for a total of 1-over 143, while Amandeep carded 72 and 72 to sit at 2-over 144.
Large Group in Tied-Fifth Place
A significant group of seven players is tied for fifth place, all at 3-over 145. This group includes:
- Anvitha Narender (75-70)
- Saanvi Somu (72-73)
- Shweta Mansingh (69-76)
- Khushi Khanijau (68-77), who led after the first round but slipped to a 77 in the second
- Three amateurs: Anuradha Chaudhuri (72-73), Aradhana Manikandan (72-73), and Alysha Dutt (71-74)
Shweta Mansingh, who was tied for second after the first day, also experienced a drop in performance with a second-round 76.
Cut Line and Notable Absences
The cut fell at 153, meaning 34 out of the 53 players who started will advance to the third and final round. Among those missing the cut were well-known names such as Seher Atwal and Jahanvi Bakshi, highlighting the competitive nature of this tournament.
Further down the leaderboard, Tvesa Malik is tied for 17th with scores of 73 and 76, while Vidhatri Urs is tied for 23rd after rounds of 72 and 79.
Final Round Tee Times
The third and final round will commence with tee times starting at 8:00 AM. Key pairings include:
- 8:00 AM: Ravjot K Dosanjh and Jahnavi Prakhya
- 9:25 AM: Mahreen Bhatia, Khushi Khanijau, and Shweta Mansingh
- 10:00 AM: Neha Tripathi, Ridhima Dilawari, and leader Jasmine Shekar
This setup promises an exciting conclusion to the sixth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour, with Jasmine Shekar aiming to solidify her lead and secure another title in the 2026 season.
