Amandeep Drall shoots bogey-free 68, leads WPGT 9th Leg by two shots
Synopsis
Amandeep Drall is two clear of best friend Vani Kapoor at the WPGT's 9th leg in Hosur after back-to-back bogey-free 68s — a display of precision that has the field chasing. With Nayanika Sanga firing the day's best 66 and a cluster of players at 5-under, the final round at Clover Greens promises a genuine fight for the title.
Key Takeaways
Amandeep Drall leads the WPGT 9th Leg at 8-under 136 after two consecutive bogey-free rounds of 68 .
Vani Kapoor and Eti Chaudhary are tied second at 6-under 138 , two shots off the pace.
Nayanika Sanga carded the day's best round — a 6-under 66 with seven birdies — to move into a four-way tie for fourth at 5-under 139 .
First-round leader Alysha Dutt slipped 11 shots in round two, falling to tied 17th .
The cut fell at 7-over 151 ; 35 players advance to the final round at Clover Greens, Hosur .
Amandeep Drall carded a second consecutive 4-under 68 at the Clover Greens in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday, 9 July, to open a two-shot lead after the second round of the ninth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour (WPGT). Her closest pursuer is best friend and five-time 2025 winner Vani Kapoor, who matched the day's card with a 68 of her own.
Amandeep's Steady Showing
Drall, a former runner-up at the Hero Women's Indian Open, produced a flawless bogey-free round, picking up birdies on the 2nd, 5th, 10th, and 15th holes. Her 8-under aggregate of 136 across two rounds reflects the kind of controlled ball-striking that has eluded many of her rivals on the par-72 layout. Notably, this is her second straight bogey-free card, underscoring a consistency that puts her firmly in command heading into the final round.
Vani Kapoor Surges Into Contention
Vani Kapoor made a blistering start to her second round, birdieing the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 9th holes to turn at 4-under for the front nine, before parring the entire back nine. She is tied for second at 6-under 138 alongside Eti Chaudhary, who posted back-to-back 69s for the same aggregate. Vani's round was also bogey-free, maintaining the high standard set by the top of the leaderboard.
Leaderboard at a Glance
Four players share fourth place at 5-under 139. Nayanika Sanga produced the day's best card — a 6-under 66 featuring seven birdies against a single bogey on the par-4 13th — to leap up the standings after an opening 73. She is joined in tied fourth by Jasmine Shekar (72-67), Anvvi Dahhiya (70-69), and Durga Nittur (69-70).
Jahnavi Prakhya (70-70) sits alone in eighth at 4-under 140, while Neha Tripathi (71-70), Kashika Misra (72-69), and Lavanya Jadon (71-70) share ninth at 3-under 141. Ridhima Dilawari, a three-time winner this season, is at even par after cards of 75-69, leaving her with ground to make up in the final round.
First-Round Leader Slips, Cut Line Falls
Amateur Alysha Dutt, who led after round one with a 67, endured a difficult second day, carding a 78 to slip to tied 17th — a swing of 11 shots from her opening effort. Hitaashee Bakshi (72-73) also finds herself in the same group, alongside amateurs Diya C Patil and Dutt. The cut fell at 7-over 151, with 35 players advancing to the third and final round.
What to Watch in the Final Round
With Amandeep holding a two-shot cushion and Vani Kapoor in close pursuit, the final round at Clover Greens sets up as a compelling contest between two friends who know each other's game intimately. Sanga's late charge and the cluster of players at 5-under ensure the leaderboard remains competitive. A clean final round from Drall could hand her a landmark WPGT title.
Point of View
Not just a scoreboard position. The real subplot is whether Vani Kapoor — a five-time winner in 2025 and Drall's closest friend on tour — can translate her front-nine brilliance into a complete final round. Nayanika Sanga's seven-birdie 66 is the wildcard: if she carries that momentum, the two-shot lead may feel much thinner by the back nine on Friday. Women's domestic golf in India rarely gets this kind of leaderboard depth, and the WPGT's Hosur leg is quietly making a case for greater visibility.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the WPGT 9th Leg after round two?
Amandeep Drall leads the ninth leg of the Women's Pro Golf Tour at 8-under 136 after two rounds at Clover Greens in Hosur. She holds a two-shot advantage over Vani Kapoor and Eti Chaudhary, who are tied second at 6-under 138.
What was Amandeep Drall's scorecard in round two?
Drall carded a bogey-free 4-under 68 in the second round, birdieing the 2nd, 5th, 10th, and 15th holes. It was her second consecutive bogey-free round, giving her an 8-under aggregate of 136.
How did Vani Kapoor perform in round two of the WPGT?
Vani Kapoor shot a bogey-free 68, birdieing the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 9th holes before parring the entire back nine. She is tied second at 6-under 138, two shots behind Drall.
Who fired the best round of the day at Clover Greens?
Nayanika Sanga carded the day's best round — a 6-under 66 featuring seven birdies against a single bogey on the par-4 13th. She improved on her opening 73 by seven shots to move into a four-way tie for fourth at 5-under 139.
How many players made the cut at the WPGT 9th Leg?
The cut fell at 7-over 151, with 35 players advancing to the third and final round at Clover Greens in Hosur. First-round leader Alysha Dutt, who carded a 78 in round two, made the cut but slipped to tied 17th.
