Did Diksha Dagar Make a Stunning Comeback to Secure a Top-10 Finish at the London Golf Championship?
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Key Takeaways
- Diksha Dagar showed resilience by recovering from a double bogey.
- She finished the round with an impressive score of 3-under 70.
- The event featured several talented Indian golfers, all showcasing their skills.
- Leading the tournament are Alexandra Swayne and Laura Fünfstück.
- Team Nadaud leads in the team format, maintaining a bogey-free performance.
London, Aug 9 (NationPress) Indian golfer Diksha Dagar exhibited extraordinary grit at the PIF London Championship, bouncing back from a mid-round challenge to conclude with an impressive score of 3-under 70 in her opening round. This performance earned her a Tied-10th position at the esteemed Ladies European Tour event, hosted at the Centurion Club, a par-73 course located in the UK.
Diksha's round was accentuated by two birdies in her last four holes, facilitating her recovery from an earlier double bogey and securing a favorable stance as she moves into the subsequent round.
While Dagar found her form later in the game, the other Indian players experienced varied outcomes. Aditi Ashok finished with an even-par 73, landing her at T-37, having scored four birdies balanced by four bogeys.
Pranavi Urs posted a 75 (+2), marked by five birdies but tarnished by three bogeys and two double bogeys, placing her at T-67.
Avani Prashanth started with a steady nine pars but ended at 76 (+3), affected by four bogeys and just one birdie, positioning her at T-75.
Leading the scoreboard, Alexandra Swayne of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Laura Fünfstück from Germany are tied at the top with stellar rounds of 67 (-6) each. Swayne’s round included an eagle on the first hole, six birdies, and just one bogey. Fünfstück matched her with an eagle, five birdies, and one dropped shot.
Chiara Tamburlini from Switzerland and Carlota Ciganda of Spain are in a tie for third at 5-under-par (68), with Tamburlini showcasing an exhilarating round featuring eight birdies and three bogeys.
In the team competition, Team Nadaud leads with a combined score of 18-under-par. Their flawless performance came from Nastasia Nadaud (France), Laura Fünfstück, Sofie Bringner, and Johanna Wrigley, who managed to avoid any bogeys throughout the day.
Team Boutier is just one shot behind at 17-under, while Team Alexander and Team Van Dam are tied for third at 16-under.