Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Amateur Mahreen Bhatia Wins Women's Pro Golf Tour Leg by Three Shots
A young golfer named Mahreen Bhatia, who is still an amateur, has won a big professional golf tournament.
She is only 16 years old and has now become the first amateur to win a Women's Pro Golf Tour event this season.
Mahreen started the final day with a lead and played very well, even having moments where her lead grew to four shots.
Her closest competitor, Vani Kapoor, fought back, narrowing the gap to just two shots at one point.
However, Mahreen showed great skill and composure, making key birdies in the final holes to secure her victory.
She finished with a total score of 12 shots under par, winning by a margin of three shots over Vani Kapoor.
This win is significant as it has been a while since an amateur won on this tour, with Mahreen being the first since January 2024.
Amateur golfer Mahreen Bhatia won the 15th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour by three shots.
Bhatia, 16, finished with a total score of 12-under par 204 for the 54-hole tournament.
She became the first amateur to win on the Women's Pro Golf Tour this season.
Vani Kapoor finished in second place at 9-under par, while Sneha Singh secured third place at 5-under par.
Mahreen's final round score was 4-under 67, with her second-round 66 being the best card of the week.
- Who
- Mahreen Bhatia (Amateur)
- What
- Won the 15th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour
- When
- Friday (final round), November 14
- Where
- Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course, Noida
- Why
- She carded a final round of 4-under 67, totaling 12-under par for the tournament, and held off strong competition to win by three shots.
Mahreen Bhatia
Vani Kapoor
Lead Margin
Mahreen Bhatia
Mahreen led by two shots at the start of the final day and ultimately won by three shots.
Vani Kapoor
Vani Kapoor finished in second place, three shots behind Mahreen.
Front Nine Performance (Third to Sixth Holes)
Mahreen Bhatia
Mahreen birdied the third and fifth holes and eagled the sixth, moving four shots clear by the turn.
Vani Kapoor
Vani birdied the third, fifth, and seventh holes but dropped a shot on the fourth.
Back Nine Swing (11th to 15th Holes)
Mahreen Bhatia
Mahreen dropped a bogey on the 11th and Vani birdied the 12th, narrowing the gap to two shots. Mahreen then birdied the 14th and 15th, creating a two-shot swing in her favor.
Vani Kapoor
Vani birdied the 12th and 14th but dropped a shot on the 15th, contributing to the swing against her.
- Winner
- Mahreen Bhatia (Amateur)
- Tournament
- 15th Leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour
- Location
- Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course, Noida
- Final Score
- 12-under 204 (54 holes)
- Winning Margin
- Three shots
- Runner-up
- Vani Kapoor (9-under 208)
- Best Round Score
- Mahreen Bhatia (66 on Day 2)
