Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Charge at Women's Australian Open

Diksha Dagar is set to lead the Indian contingent at the Women's Australian Open, part of the Ladies European Tour, in Adelaide. Joining her are Indian compatriots Pranavi Urs, Avani Prashanth, Hitaashee Bakshi, and Vani Kapoor, making it five Indian players in the field.

Dagar's recent Top-5 finish has propelled her into the Top-10 of the Order of Merit, boosting her confidence as she prepares to play at the scenic Kooyonga Golf Club. This marks the return of the Women's Australian Open to the LET schedule since 2016, with a prize purse of USD 1.7 million. Major champions like Hannah Green, Grace Kim, and Minjee Lee will also be competing.

Among the local favorites is Australian golfer Kelsey Bennett, who recently celebrated a victory at the Australian Women's Classic. Bennett will compete alongside 31 other Australians, looking to capitalize on her recent success and make a mark in her home open.