Is Annika Chendira the Champion Again at the US Kids Golf India Tour?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Annika Chendira continues her winning streak in the US Kids Golf Tour.
- Aanya Dandriyal is a strong competitor, finishing just behind Annika.
- The tournament saw nine repeat winners, showcasing consistency.
- Young golfers displayed remarkable talent under pressure.
- Support for junior golf is crucial for the sport's future in India.
Gurgaon, Sep 6 (NationPress) Annika Chendira once again emerged as the standout player in the second round of the US Kids Golf India local Tour for 2025. After securing a victory with a stunning 3-under 69 in the first leg, she maintained her impressive performance with an even-par 72 in the second leg held at the Classic Golf and Country Club. Annika triumphed by just one stroke over the talented Aanya Dandriyal, who fiercely contested for the win.
In the initial leg, Aanya had finished two strokes behind, but this time, she closed the gap, finishing just one behind.
A total of nine players emerged as repeat champions, comprising four boys and five girls. Notably, all the girls who won in the first leg showcased their consistency by winning again under challenging conditions.
In a thrilling showdown, Annika narrowly outperformed Aanya. Annika's round was a mix of excitement, featuring four birdies and an eagle—marking her second consecutive day with an eagle. However, she also faced a challenging stretch, recording five bogeys from the eighth to the twelfth hole for a total of 72.
Aanya, on the other hand, secured two birdies and an eagle but ended her round with five bogeys, finishing at 73.
Upraj Singh Mehdiratta made remarkable strides, improving his score from the previous day by a staggering nine strokes for his second win.
The boys' repeat champions included Keeon Aggarwal (Boys 7), Kabir Kanwar (Boys 9), Upraj Singh Mehdiratta (Boys 10), and Drona Singh Dhull (Boys 11).
Among the girls, the winners from the first day maintained their top positions: Tashi Jain (Girls 8), Aaradhya Bhatnagar (Girls 9-10), Annika Chendira (Girls 11-12), Shubhika Sachdeva (Girls 13-14), and Verushka Shah (Girls 15-18).
Boys 7: Keeon Aggarwal (43) over 9 holes;
Boys 8: Shivraj Singh (45) over 9 holes;
Boys 9: Kabir Kanwar (87);
Boys 10: Upraj Singh Mehdiratta (80);
Boys 11: Drona Singh Dhull (76);
Boys 12: Rayirth Jain (80);
Boys 13-14: Siddhak Handa (UK) (78);
Girls 8: Tashi Jain (38) over 9 holes;
Girls 9-10: Aaradhya Bhatnagar (77)
Girls 11-12: Annika Chendira (72);
Girls 13-14: Shubhika Sachdeva (85);
Girls 15-18: Verushka Shah (81)