1 year ago
Dilawari, Shekar to Headline 11th Leg of Women's Pro Golf Tour
Top golfers Ridhima Dilawari and Jasmine Shekar are set to compete in the 11th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour.
The event is in India, with a total of 34 players.
Ridhima, who's had a successful season, could be the second to reach a high earnings mark.
Vani Kapoor, another leading player, is playing in Sweden this week.
The tour provides opportunities for professional women golfers to showcase their skills.
Ridhima Dilawari and Jasmine Shekar will compete in the 11th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour.
The event takes place at Prestige Golfshire in the foothills of the Nandi Hills.
The 11th Leg of the WPGT features 29 professionals and 5 amateurs.
Ridhima Dilawari has a chance to be the second player to cross the Rs.10 lakh mark in winnings.
Vani Kapoor, a top player, is competing in the Hills Open in Sweden.
- Who
- Ridhima Dilawari, Jasmine Shekar, and other professional golfers.
- What
- The 11th leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour is taking place.
- Where
- Prestige Golfshire, India.
- When
- The 11th leg is ongoing.
- Why
- To compete and showcase women's golf.
Key facts
- Event
- 11th Leg of WPGT
- Location
- Prestige Golfshire, India
- Key Players
- Ridhima Dilawari, Jasmine Shekar, Neha Tripathi
- Participants
- 29 professionals, 5 amateurs
- Prize Money
- Rs. 15 lakhs
- Vani Kapoor's Current Event
- Hills Open in Sweden
Quotes
Champika Sayal
WGAI Secretary General
“IGPL has planned 8–10 events in its first season, and we’ve created a timeshare so players can balance international commitments with the domestic calendar. Our top six from the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour Order of Merit will automatically qualify, with six more invited from around the world.”
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“Golf is becoming expensive, and we need to create a team spirit to bring more fans into the game. IGPL’s franchise-style events will provide our players with more exposure, financial backing, and the chance to share the field with international stars. This is the right time for such an evolution.”
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Vani Kapoor
Current Order of Merit leader
“I think IGPL marks the start of a new era for Indian golf. It’s giving us a platform where the sport is visible, fun, and aspirational. For women golfers especially, equal prize money and equal opportunities are game-changing.”
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“What excites me is not just the prize money, but the chance to share experiences with men, seniors, and amateurs on the same platform. That will help us all grow together as a golfing community.”
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Ridhima Dilawari
No. 2 on the Order of Merit
“For me, what stands out is visibility. Indian women golfers are performing internationally, but often without the recognition they deserve. IGPL’s focus on media and storytelling can finally help fans know who we are and where we come from. That’s how you build real connections between athletes and supporters.”
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“In India, we’ve seen how cricket grew by changing formats. Golf needs to experiment too. If IGPL can capture even a fraction of that viewership with its mixed teams and fresh formats, it could change the landscape for the sport.”
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